answersLogoWhite

0

In music where there are many repeats of sections, or with complicated repeats that seem to go all over as the music progresses, there must be ways to get around the score in a way that makes sense. Del segno is a written instruction that means to go to the sign-- a special sign that looks like an S with lines and dots. The musician has looked at the score and he knows where this sign is. When he gets to the instruction, he moves to the sign and continues until the end or the next instruction. Many times scores to songs or materials in musical productions make use of this device because there is so much repetitive material involved.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

SteveSteve
Knowledge is a journey, you know? We'll get there.
Chat with Steve
MaxineMaxine
I respect you enough to keep it real.
Chat with Maxine
ReneRene
Change my mind. I dare you.
Chat with Rene

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is del segno?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp