Volta
Turn; used in repeat structures (prima volta, seconda volta).
Category
form
Pronunciation
VOHL-tah
Origin
Italian
Length
78 words · 1 min read
About Volta
Volta appears in repeat signs: "prima volta" (first time) and "seconda volta" (second time) indicate different endings for repeated sections. The first-time ending leads back to the repeat sign; the second continues forward.
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Movement
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AriaA self-contained piece for solo voice with instrumental accompaniment, typically within an opera or oratorio
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RecitativoA vocal style imitating natural speech rhythms.
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