octuplet
American
[ok-tuhp-lit, -too-plit, -tyoo-, ok-too-plit, -tyoo-]
/ ɒkˈtʌp lɪt, -ˈtu plɪt, -ˈtyu-, ˈɒk tʊ plɪt, -tyʊ- /
noun
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a group, series, or combination of eight related items.
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Music. a group of eight notes that are to be played or sung in the same time as six notes of equal value.
Etymology
Origin of octuplet
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