Directions Flashcards
1
Q
soli
A
indicates a section feature
2
Q
tutti
A
indicates that the entire section should play
3
Q
solo
A
indicates one person should play
4
Q
da capo
A
repeat to the beginning of the music (to the head)
5
Q
coda
A
ending of a piece of music (the tail)
6
Q
repeat signs
A
indicates to repeat a section; can be forward or backward
7
Q
fermata
A
sustain a note for as long as the music requires
8
Q
causura
A
break or interruption in music
9
Q
(al) fine
A
the ending of the piece; “al” is used with a D.C. or D.S.
10
Q
dal segno
A
repeat back to the sign (to the sign)
11
Q
al coda
A
to the coda
12
Q
directions
A
tell us how to perform the music that is written for us
