attacca

Meanings

• Noun

  Term used in music to indicate that one piece should begin immediately after the previous one has finished.

  - "In the orchestra, the conductor gave the signal for the second movement to begin attacca after the first one had ended."
  - "The pianist played the two pieces attacca, without a pause between them."

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Variants

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attache , attaches , attache case , attache cases

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Etymology

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From the Italian word 'attaccare', meaning 'to attach' or 'to fasten'. In music, it signifies the continuous performance of one composition without a pause.

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Trivia

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1. Attacca is also used in dance, especially in ballet, to indicate that dancers should begin a new movement or piece immediately after the previous one has ended.

2. The term 'attacca' is not limited to music and dance but can also be found in other artistic fields, such as literature and visual arts.

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1. Coda: In music, a coda is a section at the end of a movement or piece that is repeated after the main body of the music. Attacca and coda are sometimes used together, with the music starting again attacca from the beginning of the coda.

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In classical music, attacca is a common practice to ensure the smooth transition between movements or pieces. It is often used in orchestral performances, especially in longer compositions.

How to Memorize "attacca"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the conductor's baton moving down to signal the start of the next piece attacca.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'attacca' with the idea of continuous performance and seamless transitions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Attach and carry on' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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