ottava
adverb or adjective
ot·ta·va
ō-ˈtä-və 
: at an octave higher or lower than written
—used as a direction in music
Word History
Etymology
Italian, octave, from Medieval Latin octava
First Known Use
1848, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing ottava
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“Ottava.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ottava. Accessed 8 Dec. 2023.
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