Oktawa
Oktawa is a term most commonly encountered in Polish, where it denotes the octave. It is used in two related but distinct senses: music theory and the liturgical calendar.
Etymology and usage across contexts. The word derives from Latin octava dies, meaning the eighth day. In
In music. Oktawa designates the octave interval, the distance between a note and the next note with
In the liturgical calendar. Oktawa also refers to an eight-day period following a significant feast, during
See also. Octave, Oktav, and 8va (ottava) markings in musical notation. The term oktawa remains chiefly used