Al Coda
Jump to the coda section when the coda symbol is reached
Category
navigation
Pronunciation
ahl KOH-dah
Origin
Italian
Length
200 words · 1 min read
About Al Coda
Al Coda directs the performer to leave the current point in the music and skip ahead to the coda section, which is typically set apart at the bottom of the page or on a new system. The coda (from the Italian word for "tail") serves as a closing passage that provides a satisfying conclusion after a repeated section.
More navigation terms
Dal Segno
View all navigationterms →From the sign; return to the segno symbol and play from there.
Dal Segno al CodaRepeat from the sign to the coda mark, then jump to the coda section
Da CapoFrom the beginning; return to the start of the piece.
Da Capo al CodaReturn to the beginning and play until the coda sign, then skip to the coda section
Prima voltaFirst-time bracket indicating a passage played only on the first repeat
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