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Definition
an interval of tones with the pitch at the high end being twice that at the low end — 8 notes on the familiar diatonic scale
- The note boomed again: and then at his firmer pressure, the note, fluking up an octave, became a strident blare more penetrating than before.p. 17.5
- Ralph's breath failed; the note dropped the octave, became a low wubber, was a rush of air.p. 17.6
There are no more uses of "octave" in Lord of the Flies.
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