A due
For two — two instruments or sections playing the same part together in unison
Category
performance
Pronunciation
ah DOO-eh
Origin
Italian
Length
85 words · 1 min read
About A due
A due (also written a 2) appears in orchestral scores when two instruments that normally have separate parts should play the same line together. It doubles the volume and enriches the tone colour.
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