Meaning of "coll' ottava" in Music
In music, "coll' ottava" is an Italian term that is used as a notation in sheet music. It is an abbreviation for "coll'ottava" which means "with the octave" in English. This notation instructs the musician to play the notes in the passage together with the notes in the notated octaves.
The abbreviation "coll' ottava" or "coll' 8" is used to indicate that the notes should be played at the same pitch as written, as well as one octave higher. It is often used to create a fuller sound by adding the higher octave notes to the passage.
For example, if a passage is marked "coll' ottava" and the notes are written on the middle C, the musician would play the middle C and the C one octave higher at the same time.
It's worth noting that the notation "coll' ottava" can be cancelled with the word "loco" or by using a dashed line or bracket to indicate the extent of the music affected.
A directive to the musician to perform the indicated passage by doubling the notes at the higher or lower octave as marked.
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