Methods and apparatus for reducing electric loss in an elastic wave element. In one example, the elastic wave element includes a piezoelectric body having a upper surface, an interdigital transducer (IDT) electrode disposed on the piezoelectric body, a connection wiring disposed on the piezoelectric body and electrically connected to the IDT electrode, the connection wiring having a lower connection wiring and an upper connection wiring provided above the lower connection wiring, and a reinforcement electrode provided above the connection wiring, the reinforcement electrode being in contact with and electrically connected to the lower connection wiring.