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
Al Fine
View all navigationterms →Continue playing until the point marked Fine
BisPlay the indicated passage twice; repeat the bracketed section
Dal Segno al FineReturn to the segno sign and play until the word Fine marks the end
Prima voltaFirst-time bracket indicating a passage played only on the first repeat
PauseA fermata; an instruction to hold a note or rest beyond its written duration.
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