Definitions
- Referring to a musical interval between two notes that are eight diatonic degrees apart. - Describing a range of eight notes in a musical scale. - Talking about a doubling or halving of the frequency of a sound wave.
- Referring to the highness or lowness of a sound. - Describing the quality of a sound that allows it to be distinguished from other sounds. - Talking about the degree of inclination or slope of a surface.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are terms used in music.
- 2Both relate to sound.
- 3Both can be measured and quantified.
- 4Both are important in creating and identifying different musical notes and sounds.
- 5Both can be adjusted to create different effects.
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Octave refers to a specific interval or range of notes, while pitch refers to the highness or lowness of a sound.
- 2Measurement: Octave is measured in terms of diatonic degrees or frequency, while pitch is measured in hertz or musical notation.
- 3Adjustment: Octave can be adjusted by doubling or halving the frequency of a sound wave, while pitch can be adjusted by changing the tension or length of a string or the size of a vibrating object.
- 4Function: Octave is used to create harmony and melody in music, while pitch is used to distinguish between different sounds and create tonal variation.
- 5Range: Octave refers to a specific range of eight notes, while pitch can refer to any range of sound frequencies.
Remember this!
Octave and pitch are both musical terms related to sound. However, octave refers to a specific interval or range of notes, while pitch refers to the highness or lowness of a sound. Additionally, octave is measured in terms of diatonic degrees or frequency, while pitch is measured in hertz or musical notation. While octave is used to create harmony and melody in music, pitch is used to distinguish between different sounds and create tonal variation.
