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OBBLIGATO

(Italian) Literally, "necessary." Generally, a required, independent melodic part in a composition, usually soloistic, and secondary to the main melody of the work.

OFFEN

(German) Open.

OHNE

(German) Without.

OKTAVE

(German) Octave.

OSSIA

(Italian) Indicates an alternate part or fingering of a passage.

OUVERT

(French) Open; free.

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