01-01-08 Repeat signs

Question 1

Explain the the use of end repeat sign

Answer 1

The end repeat sign tells the performer to go back one time to the start repeat sign, or, if there is no start repeat, the beginning of the movement.

Question 2

Explain the use of 1st and 2nd endings

Answer 2

First and second endings indicate different music to be played the first and second times.

Question 3

What does “2x only” mean?

Answer 3

2x only means play that music the second time only.

Question 4

Explain Da Capo (D.C)

Answer 4

Da capo means repeat back to the start of the piece.

Question 5

Explain Al fine

Answer 5

Al fine means after repeating back, play to the fine marking.r

Question 6

Explain Dal segno (D.S)

Answer 6

Dal segno means repeat back to a special sign

Question 7

Explain Al coda

Answer 7

Al coda means after repeating back, play to the coda mark, then jump to the coda (coda means tail)

Question 8

Explain the repeated beat symbol

Answer 8

The repeated beat symbol is used only in handwritten music and parts for rhythm instruments such as guitar, drums, or sometimes piano. It is used to repeat specific phrases or notes in a measure.

Question 9

Explain the repeated measure symbol

Answer 9

Means to repeat the previous measure exactly the same. Only used for rhythm instruments such as guitar, drums or piano.

Question 10

Explain the two-measure repeat symbol

Answer 10

Is the same as a single measure repeat symbol but applies to two measures instead of one.