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'''Da capo''' (Italian "from the head") is a musical term that instructs the performer to return to the beginning of the movement and repeat until a specified ending (usually marked ''Fine''). It is often abbreviated "D.C. al fine." When this is observed, the movement acquires a [[ternary form|ternary]], or ABA form.

'''Da capo''' (Italian "from the head") is a musical term that instructs the performer to return to the beginning of the movement and repeat until a specified ending (usually marked ''Fine''). It is often abbreviated "D.C. al fine." When this is observed, the movement acquires a [[ternary form|ternary]], or ABA form.

Similarly, a '''da capo [[aria]]''' is a vocal piece common in [[Baroque period (music)|Baroque]] [[opera]] which follows this form. Usually, the repeat of the opening section required the singer to improvise and embellish the melody.

Similarly, a '''da capo [[aria]]''' is a vocal piece common in [[Baroque period (music)|Baroque]] [[opera]] which follows this form. Usually, during the repeat of the opening section, the singer was expected to improvise and embellish the melody.

[[Category:Musical terms]]

[[Category:Musical terms]]