8va

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MUSICAL SYMBOL OTTAVA ALTA
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Translingual

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Etymology

From Italian ottava (octave). Since the 20th century, the "a" has sometimes been interpreted as representing alta in Italian ottava alta (octave higher); compare 8vb.

Symbol

8va

  1. (music) An instruction to play one octave higher or lower than indicated.

See also

Latin

Adjective

8va

  1. inflection of 8vus:
    1. nominative/vocative feminine singular
    2. nominative/accusative/vocative neuter plural

Adjective

8vā

  1. ablative feminine singular of 8vus