Dal Segno is an Italian musical term, often abbreviated as D.S., that translates to “from the sign.” It’s used in sheet music to instruct performers to go back to a specific symbol—called the segno (𝄋)—and repeat a section from that point onward . There are two common variations: D.S. al Fine: Return to the segno and then play until reaching the Fine, which marks the end �. en.wikipedia.org +7 D.S. al Coda: Go back to the segno, play until a Coda sign appears, and then jump to the final Coda section �. studysmarter.co.uk +3 This notation helps composers avoid rewriting repeated passages, keeping the score more concise and flexible. It’s a universal navigation tool, commonly found in classical and contemporary scores.