pseudo-octave en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
Etymology
From pseudo- + octave.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pseudo-octaves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |