subcontraoctave

English

Alternative forms

  • sub-contra
  • sub-contra octave

Etymology

From sub- +‎ contra- +‎ octave.

Noun

subcontraoctave (plural subcontraoctaves)

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

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