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octave bass clef
This is a normal bass clef symbol with the number 8 printed above or below. The addition of the number 8_794 directs the musician to perform the music an octave higher than indicated (with the number 8_794 printed above) or an octave lower than indicated (with the number 8_794 printed below). In reality, the symbol merely indicates that the instrument (or voice) that is designated to perform that part actually sounds an octave higher or lower that where it is notated in the normal bass clef.
See more about clefs in the Appendix.