👉 The Octavium, also known as the Octave or Octave Quartet, is a group of five female musicians who are renowned for their vocal and instrumental work in the 20th century. They were formed in New York City in the early 1930s as part of a larger collective called the "New York Five." The group consisted of Mary Ellen, Annette, Margaret, Ruth, and Barbara. The Octavium's music is known for its intricate harmon