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..
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