How do you pronounce Prima volta?

Prima volta is pronounced "PREE-mah VOHL-tah".

What is the opposite of Prima volta?

The opposite of Prima volta includes: Seconda volta.

Prima volta

First-time bracket indicating a passage played only on the first repeat

About Prima volta

Prima voltaVoltaTurn; used in repeat structures (prima volta, seconda volta).View full entry →, often notated as a bracketed "1." above the staffStaffThe set of five horizontal lines and four spaces on which musical notes are written.View full entry →, marks a passage that should be played only during the first iteration of a repeated section. When the performer reaches the repeat signRepeat SignA pair of dots and double barlines that instruct the performer to replay a section of music.View full entry → and goes back, the prima volta bars are skipped in favour of the seconda voltaSeconda voltaSecond-time bracket indicating a passage played only on the second repeatView full entry → (second-time) bars.