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What does simile mean in piano score?

simile (abbreviated as sim.) - play the same way as before, play the same way as before.

simile is similar (referring to playing according to the previous expression, volume, fingering, etc.) con uses the pedal pedal, usually refers to the one on the right together, which means playing to a similar place using the pedal, so Box B means that this part is in the key of B, and espressivo means expressive and expressive.

Similar symbols are

quasi (quasi pizzicato) approximately, like, almost (like plucked strings)

simile (sim.) Same as above

Da capo(D.C.) from the beginning (repeatedly)

Fine to the end

al fine to the end

Extended information

Piano The historical development of musical notation

The predecessor of musical notation can be traced back to the Newham notation and quantitative notation in the Middle Ages. Newm notation uses horizontal lines as the standard and uses symbols to indicate the pitch of the notes, but does not show the length of the notes. This notation began to appear in European Catholic churches in the 7th century. Initially, only one line was used to represent the F pitch. In the 11th century, it was gradually developed into four lines by Guido of Arezzo.

Stipulate that the pitches are d, f, a, and c, and draw the f line in red and the c line in yellow (later becoming the origin of the treble and bass clefs in the staff). In the 13th century, someone used the fifth line, which became the predecessor of the staff. In the 16th century, the method of adding lines was introduced to make the recording of pitch more complete.

The quantitative notation method was invented by Franco, the Cologne priest in the 13th century. This notation strictly stipulates the length of sounds using notes, rests and symbols, which is a supplement and enrichment to Newm notation. Around 1450, the notes were painted black, which were called quantified black symbols. Later, hollow notes were used, which were called quantified white symbols. This notation was used in the West until about the 17th century.