Music Glossary: octave

Layer instruments in unison/octaves for weight; be mindful of blend vs mask. more

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Instruments that sound an octave above/below written (e.g., piccolo, double bass). more

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A pitch region of an instrument/voice with characteristic timbre, projection, and technical limits. more

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Tighten lines with unisons/octaves; watch phase and pick/attack alignment. more

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