Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
da capo
Musical term
dah KAH-poh
Definition
A directive in music to repeat from the beginning.
Examples
- After the first verse of the song, the conductor signaled for a da capo.
- The musician played the da capo instruction flawlessly, bringing the audience to a nostalgic moment.
Meaning
The term ‘da capo’ is used in musical notation to instruct performers to go back to the beginning of the piece and play it again, usually until a specific point is reached.
Synonyms
- repeat from the beginning
- head
- to the start
