con ottava
Definition of the Italian term con ottava in music:
- with the octave (double the notes at the octave, usually the octave above, contrary to the octave below)
Language
Italian
Singular
con ottava
Plural
con ottavi
Abbreviation
con 8va
Alt. abbreviations
con 8vacon 8ªcon 8a
Combinations
Italian musical terms that include con ottava:
- con ottava bassa – with low octave (double the notes an octave below)
Musical examples
Related terms
Italian musical terms related to con ottava: