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Octave Definition & Meaning

octave
noun
  1. a feast day and the seven days following it
  2. a musical interval of eight tones
  3. a rhythmic group of eight lines of verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does octave mean?
a feast day and the seven days following it a musical interval of eight tones a rhythmic group of eight lines of verse
What part of speech is octave?
Octave is a noun.
How many definitions does octave have?
Octave has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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