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词汇 sub-octave
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Definition of sub-octave in English:

sub-octave

noun ˌsʌbˈɒkteɪvˌsʌbˈɒktɪv
  • 1The octave below a given note; (also) an organ stop sounding a note one octave below the ordinary pitch, or at intervals of an octave below this (sometimes in "first sub-octave", "second sub-octave", etc.).

  • 2In full "suboctave coupler". A device in an organ or similar instrument which enables a note one octave lower than that being played to sound at the same time.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Christopher Simpson (c1602–1669), composer and musician. From sub- + octave.

Definition of sub-octave in US English:

sub-octave

noun
  • 1The octave below a given note; (also) an organ stop sounding a note one octave below the ordinary pitch, or at intervals of an octave below this (sometimes in "first sub-octave", "second sub-octave", etc.).

  • 2In full "suboctave coupler". A device in an organ or similar instrument which enables a note one octave lower than that being played to sound at the same time.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Christopher Simpson (c1602–1669), composer and musician. From sub- + octave.

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