Music Fundamentals A Balanced Approach

Coda

FORM IN MUSIC

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Coda An Italian word meaning “tail”; an “extended ending,” a section at the end of a piece.

D.C. al CodaPlay from the beginning until the measure marked “D.C.” Return to the beginning and play until the words “To

Coda.” Continue at the coda ( ) to complete the song.

D.S. al CodaPlay from the beginning until the measure marked “D.S.” Return to the sign ( ) and play until the words “To

Coda.” Continue at the coda to complete the song.

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Workbook Exercises 16.4 and 16.5

“Qing Hai Ming Ge,” a Chinese folk song