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ottava bassa

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ottava bas·​sa | \ -ˈbäsə \

Definition of ottava bassa

: intended to be played one octave lower than written —used as a direction in music

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History and Etymology for ottava bassa

Italian, literally, low octave

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“Ottava bassa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ottava%20bassa. Accessed 21 May. 2022.

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