Question

read this part of the text. the author explains that an octave is a \musical interval.\ the author helps readers understand what this means by giving a definition in the next sentence. giving a word with the opposite meaning. sharing a quote from another person. making an inference or guess. consider this: conventionally labeled series of sounds: do - re - mi - fa - so - la - ti - do. the first do and the last do are separated by the musical interval known as an octave. basically, they are the same musical note, only the second note is higher than the first.

Explanation:

The author is explaining what an octave is. In the text, the author gives a definition in the next sentence. For example, "Basically they are the same musical note, only the second note is higher than the first. Do - re - mi - fa - so - la - ti - do. The first Do and the last do are separated by the musical interval known as an octave". This shows the author is defining the term "octave".

Answer:

B. giving a definition in the next sentence.