8va

𝄶 Translingual Etymology From mul it ottava an octave. Since the 20th century, the a has sometimes been interpreted as representing alta in mul it ottava alta an octave higher; compare mul 8vb. Symbol mul music An instruction to play one octave higher or lower than indicated. See also mul 15ma mul 15mb mul 8vb Latin Adjective la adjective form la 8vus nom//voc f s ; nom//acc//voc n p Adjective la adjective form 8vā la 8vus abl f s