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Translingual
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
- (music) An instruction to play one octave higher or lower than indicated.
See also
Latin
Adjective
8va
- inflection of 8vus:
- nominative/vocative feminine singular
- nominative/accusative/vocative neuter plural
Adjective
8vā
- ablative feminine singular of 8vus