octave

n. the interval between two sounds that have a frequency ratio of 2:1. See cent; musical interval.

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February 2nd 2025

mesosomatic

adj. denoting an individual whose body build is within one standard deviation of the mean after scores for height and chest measurements have been multiplied (see body-build index).