Dal Segno al Fine
Return to the segno sign and play until the word Fine marks the end
Category
navigation
Pronunciation
dahl SEH-nyoh ahl FEE-neh
Origin
Italian
Length
82 words · 1 min read
About Dal Segno al Fine
Dal Segno al Fine (D.S. al Fine) directs the performer to go back to the segno sign (an ornate S) and continue playing until reaching the word Fine, which marks the true ending.
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Volta subito
View all navigationterms →Turn the page quickly to avoid a break in performance
SegueContinue directly to the next section without interruption
PauseA fermata; an instruction to hold a note or rest beyond its written duration.
Al FineContinue playing until the point marked Fine
ReplicaA repeat; an instruction to perform the indicated section again
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