Part Alternation Mark
A symbol used in musical scores to indicate a change of performance part. Commonly seen in orchestral and choral sheet music.
The Part Alternation Mark 〽 is a musical notation symbol indicating where performers or choir parts switch in a score. It visually marks transitions such as from solo to chorus or between first and second violin sections. This helps musicians quickly identify which part to play when reading the sheet music. It also appears in conductor scores and individual part layouts as a rehearsal cue. Beyond its practical function, it can be used as a decorative graphic in music publications and materials. Historically, the mark emerged in 19th-century opera and choral works and remains a familiar sight in classical music settings today.
Keywords
Superordinate
Examples
- • The next section begins at 〽 with the second violin part.
- • The choir alternate parts indicated by 〽.
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