1.6 Abbreviations and signs
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The abbreviations in music are of two kinds, namely, abbreviations of terms relating to musical expression, and the true musical abbreviations by the help of which certain passages, chords, etc., may be notated in a shortened form. You will learn about repeat signs, the fermata and octave sign.
1. Repeat signs
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Examples
How do you perform repeat signs?
How do you perform prima volta, seconda volta?.
2. Fermata
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A fermata is notated above a note or rest. The performing musician can decide how long the note or rest should be held.

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3. Octave sign
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Example
How do you perform 8va?