da capo

Italian universal

Definition

From the head — return to the beginning and play again.

Interpretive Guidance

Abbreviated D.C. If the instruction reads D.C. al Fine, play until the Fine marking. If D.C. al Coda, play until the Coda sign.

Context

Scope Universal term
Language Italian

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