Dal Segno (or D.S.) – Repeat from the sign #segno
(Pronounced dahl-seyn-yoh)
To remember what dal segno means, use the following mnemonic:
The steward is worried they'll say no (dal segno), because they have to repeat from the sign and queue again tomorrow!
Examples of dal segno in a sentence
He didn't know what dal segno meant, so blundered on through the piece while everyone else started again from the sign.
The conductor decided to remove the dal segno - the piece was long enough without repeating part of it.
It's very easy to miss a dal segno and carry on without the intended repetition when you're reading sheet music.
