Q. The tones that are separated by three octaves have a frequency ratio of
A) 3
B) 4
C) 8
D) 16
Explanation
(c) Octave stands for an interval$\ 2:1$. Therefore octaves will have a frequency ratio$\ = 2^{3} = 8$.
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