Meaning & use
da capo
A musical direction instructing performers to repeat a piece from the beginning.
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The conductor marked 'da capo' at the end of the score so the band would replay the opening theme.
After the bridge, the sheet music said da capo, sending the pianist back to measure one.
A note on using this word
Often abbreviated 'D.C.' in sheet music; it is typically paired with 'al fine,' meaning repeat until the word 'fine.'
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