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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An audio effect in which a signal is combined with another version of itself that is an octave higher or lower. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

antistrophebassoonblock flutebombardbookbourdon

Etymology

From octave + -ing.

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