Ripresa
A return or recapitulation of earlier musical material
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navigation
Pronunciation
ree-PREH-zah
Origin
Italian
Length
194 words · 1 min read
About Ripresa
Ripresa, meaning "resumption" or "taking up again," refers to the return of previously heard material within a composition. In Renaissance and early Baroque music, it specifically denoted the recurring refrain section of dance forms such as the ballata.
More navigation terms
Al Coda
View all navigationterms →Jump to the coda section when the coda symbol is reached
Da CapoFrom the beginning; return to the start of the piece.
Volta subitoTurn the page quickly to avoid a break in performance
Dal Segno al CodaRepeat from the sign to the coda mark, then jump to the coda section
Seconda voltaSecond-time bracket indicating a passage played only on the second repeat
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