dal segno
(dahl SAI-n(y)oe)


[It., from the sign]


A mark in a composition which informs the performer to repeat a specific section of the composition marked by a dal segno sign. This directive is abbreviated: D.S.

See also [Eng.] from the sign; [Fr.] du signe; [Ger.] vom Zeichen; [It.] dal segno; [Abbr.] D.S..


dal segno

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