Which marking indicates to play down an octave?

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Which marking indicates to play down an octave?

Explanation:
Octave shifts are shown with ottava markings. The sign 8vb stands for ottava bassa, meaning play the written notes one octave lower. The effect lasts for the span of its line (or until loco indicates you return to the original pitch). Staccato and legato relate to how notes are attacked and connected, not pitch, while 8va would raise notes by an octave, not lower.

Octave shifts are shown with ottava markings. The sign 8vb stands for ottava bassa, meaning play the written notes one octave lower. The effect lasts for the span of its line (or until loco indicates you return to the original pitch). Staccato and legato relate to how notes are attacked and connected, not pitch, while 8va would raise notes by an octave, not lower.

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