OCTAVE
/ˈɒkteɪv/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of OCTAVE
An interval of twelve semitones spanning eight degrees of the diatonic scale, representing a doubling or halving in pitch frequency.
"The melody jumps up an octave at the beginning, then later drops back down an octave."
The pitch an octave higher than a given pitch.
"The bass starts on a low E, and the tenor comes in on the octave."
A coupler on an organ which allows the organist to sound the note an octave above the note of the key pressed (cf sub-octave)
Consisting of eight; eight in number.
Examples of OCTAVE in a Sentence
- "The melody jumps up an octave at the beginning, then later drops back down an octave."
- "The bass starts on a low E, and the tenor comes in on the octave."
Word Details
Is OCTAVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OCTAVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OCTAVE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OCTAVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | c | t | a | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OCTAVE
45 words from the letters in OCTAVE
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How to Use OCTAVE in Word Games
OCTAVE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, OCTAVE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OCTAVE to find 45 additional valid words.