simile

Italian universal

Definition

Similarly — continue in the same manner as previously indicated.

Interpretive Guidance

Used to avoid excessive notation; once a pattern (pedaling, articulation, touch) has been established, simile means to continue it without marking every instance.

Context

Scope Universal term
Language Italian

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