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octave Synonyms
Another word for octave
Choosing another word for octave depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A series of eight consecutive notes occupying the interval between and including two notes, one having twice or half the frequency of vibration of the other, or the interval itself.
Usage Example
"The soprano effortlessly sang a high note an entire diapason above the rest of the choir."
Strong
diapason
• noun (Context 2)
A poem or stanza of eight lines, especially the first eight lines of an Italian or Petrarchan sonnet that establish the main theme or problem.
Usage Example
"In a traditional Petrarchan sonnet, the opening octet introduces a central dilemma that the closing sestet resolves."
Strongest
octet
Strong
huitain
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Octave. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/octave