Da capo

From the beginning

"Da capo" is an Italian term meaning "from the beginning". It is often abbreviated as "D.C." in sheet music, indicating that the performer should return to the beginning of the piece and play it again upon seeing the "Da capo" sign.

Example of Da capo

The Different Repeats | Repeats | Da Capo | Dal Segno | Fine, Coda | D.C. | D.S.

Writer: Frankie Chan