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Meaning of pseudo-octave | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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.

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

pseudo-participial pseudo-passive pseudo-penis pseudo-polynomial time pseudo-problem pseudo-pseudo-Meigs' syndrome

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