Octavate
Pronunciation: /ˈɔktˈˌeɪviˈeɪt/
Octavate (verb)
- To play or sing a note eight pitches higher than the original.
Examples
- The pianist decided to octavate the melody for emphasis.
- You can octavate the notes to add variety to the piece.
Common collocations: octavate the melody, octavate the notes, octavate for emphasis