Dal segno
DEFINITION
A mark in a composition which informs the performer to repeat a specific section of the composition marked by a dal segno sign. This directive is abbreviated: D.S. Italian. (D.S.) Repeat from sign.Tells the performer to repeat playing of the music starting at the nearest segno. This is followed by al fine or al coda just as with da capo.<br><br>Italian. (D.S.) Repeat from sign