Definitions:

1. Instruction used in classical and contemporary music to indicate that a section should be played again, instead of writing out the same section twice. ADVERB
   • After reaching the end of the section, the singer followed the "Da capo" instruction and repeated the song from the beginning.
2. Instructs the musician to return to the start of the piece or section and repeat it, often followed by further instructions on where to end the repeat. ADVERB
   • The score said "Da capo al fine", meaning the orchestra had to go back to the beginning and play until the "fine" marking.
3. Italian musical term that means "from the beginning". ADVERB
   • After the chorus, the singers followed the da capo marking and repeated the verse from the top.

Synonyms:

• ad initio
• from the beginning
• from the start