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Quindicessima vs Ottava - What's the difference?

quindicessima | ottava |

In lang=en terms the difference between quindicessima and ottava

is that quindicessima is two octaves higher. Marking indicates a passage to be transposed up two octaves. Abbreviation: 15ma while ottava is one octave higher. Marking indicates a passage to be transposed up one octave. Abbreviation: 8va.

quindicessima

English

Alternative forms

* quindicesima

Adverb

(-)
  • (music) Two octaves higher. Marking indicates a passage to be transposed up two octaves. Abbreviation: .

    • See also

    * ottava English adverbs

    ottava

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • (music) One octave higher. Marking indicates a passage to be transposed up one octave. Abbreviation: .

    • See also

    * quindicessima ----