ossia

[ oh-see-uh ]

conjunction

1. (indicating an alternative, usually easier, version of a passage in a musical score) or; or else.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ossia¹

First recorded in 1875–80, ossia is from Italian o sia “or let it be”

Example Sentences

The company is performing dozens of different titles, including Meyerbeer’s “Les Huguenots”; a staging of two unfinished Mozart operas, “L’Oca del Cairo, ossia lo Sposo Deluso”; and plenty of war horses.

From New York Times

Firms such as Energous and Ossia send power using radio frequencies, while rival Wi-Charge uses infrared light that’s closer to lasers.

From Washington Post

Firms such as Energous and Ossia send power using radio frequencies, while rival Wi-Charge uses infrared light that’s closer to lasers.

From Seattle Times

I got a look at Ossia Inc.’s Cota wireless power technology in Las Vegas last week.

From Wall Street Journal

Ossia says its technology can reach up to 30 feet right now, depending on transmitter size and the environment.

From Wall Street Journal