murky MUR-kee Your browser does not support the audio element. [ English ] Definition A style of keyboard playing in which the bass consists of quick alternating octaves rather than slower, longer notes. The progression is the same as it would be with a regular bass line, but this line is divided into alternating octaves. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-06-05 19:59:07