Meaning of the word octaves in English

What does octaves mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

octaves

US /ˈɑk.teɪvz/
UK /ˈɒk.teɪvz/

Plural Noun

a series of eight notes occupying the interval between two notes, one having twice or half the frequency of the other

Example:
The singer's range covered three full octaves.
The piano has a range of over seven octaves.
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