Segno
A sign used as a navigation marker in a musical score.
Category
navigation
Pronunciation
SEH-nyoh
Origin
Italian
Length
104 words · 1 min read
About Segno
The segno is a symbol that marks a specific point in the score to which the performer should return when directed by a Dal Segno (D.S.) instruction. It resembles a stylised letter S with a slash through it and two dots.
More navigation terms
Da Capo al Coda
View all navigationterms →Return to the beginning and play until the coda sign, then skip to the coda section
Al FineContinue playing until the point marked Fine
Da Capo al FineReturn to the beginning and play until the word Fine.
Dal Segno al CodaRepeat from the sign to the coda mark, then jump to the coda section
RipresaA return or recapitulation of earlier musical material
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