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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The octave on the bass clef ranging from three octaves below the staff (C0) to two octaves below the staff (B0).

Synonyms

All synonyms

eighthoctave

Etymology

From sub- + contra- + octave.

Related phrases

bass clef

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