tritave

/ˈtraɪteɪv/

Etymology

Blend of tri- + octave.

tritave means an interval with a frequency ratio of 3:1, usually in the context of the Bohlen–Pierce scale where it replaces the octave. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 85 out of 100.

tritave is pronounced /ˈtraɪteɪv/.

noun

An interval with a frequency ratio of 3:1, usually in the context of the Bohlen–Pierce scale where it replaces the octave.