Segue
Continue directly to the next section without interruption
Category
navigation
Pronunciation
SEH-gweh
Origin
Italian
Length
196 words · 1 min read
About Segue
Segue, from the Italian verb "seguire" meaning "to follow," instructs the performer to move smoothly and without pause into the next section, movement, or piece. While similar to attacca, segue often implies a gentler, more seamless transition rather than an abrupt continuation.
More navigation terms
Prima volta
View all navigationterms →First-time bracket indicating a passage played only on the first repeat
Da Capo al CodaReturn to the beginning and play until the coda sign, then skip to the coda section
Dal Segno al CodaRepeat from the sign to the coda mark, then jump to the coda section
Dal SegnoFrom the sign; return to the segno symbol and play from there.
BisPlay the indicated passage twice; repeat the bracketed section
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