Divisi
Divided — string players in the same section split into two or more groups playing different notes
Category
performance
Pronunciation
dee-VEE-zee
Origin
Italian
Length
89 words · 1 min read
About Divisi
Divisi (div.) tells a string section to divide so that some players take the upper notes and others the lower notes of a chord. This contrasts with double-stopping, where each player plays both notes.
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