all' ottava

adverb or adjective

all' ot·​ta·​va ˌa-lə-ˈtä-və How to pronounce all' ottava (audio)
ˌä-lō-
: ottava

Word History

Etymology

Italian, at the octave

First Known Use

circa 1811, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of all' ottava was circa 1811

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Cite this Entry

“All' ottava.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%27%20ottava. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

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