Meaning
One octave higher; as a marking, typically abbreviated 8va.
Etymology
Origin: Italian
From Italian ottava (“octave”) (also feminine form of ottavo (“eighth”), ordinal form of otto).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.