24 Semitones (Two Octaves) Frequency Ratio
Twenty-four semitones span two octaves, giving a frequency ratio of exactly 4.0.
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Two octaves up means the frequency is multiplied by 4, equivalent to 24 semitone steps in equal temperament.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the frequency ratio of an octave?
- An octave is exactly 12 semitones, corresponding to a frequency ratio of 2:1.
- What is the perfect fifth ratio?
- A perfect fifth is 7 semitones; the equal-temperament ratio is 2^(7/12) ≈ 1.4983.