Pseudo-octave
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pseudo-octave is a noun meaning (music) An interval whose frequency ratio is not 2:1 (that of the octave), but is perceived or treated as equivalent to this ratio, and whose pitches are considered equivalent to each other as with octave equivalency.
Meaning
(music) An interval whose frequency ratio is not 2:1 (that of the octave), but is perceived or treated as equivalent to this ratio, and whose pitches are considered equivalent to each other as with octave equivalency.
Word Forms
- pseudo-octaves
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include octave, suboctave, contraoctave, superoctave, sesquioctave, contra-octave.
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