Simile
Definition. Similarly — instruction to continue in the same manner as previously notated, especially with respect to articulation or pedaling.
Detailed Explanation
Simile, abbreviated sim., is Italian for ‘similarly’ or ‘in the same manner’. As a performance direction it instructs the performer to continue in the same way as previously notated — typically with respect to articulation, pedaling, dynamics, or other expressive elements that the composer doesn’t want to repeat marking.
The direction is most commonly used for articulation patterns. If a passage establishes a particular bowing or articulation pattern, the composer may write simile at the start of similar subsequent passages, indicating that the same pattern continues. The performer extends the established practice without explicit re-notation.
Simile is a notational shortcut. Without it, composers would need to mark each repeated articulation pattern explicitly. With it, the composer establishes the pattern once and asks the performer to extend it intelligently.
Etymology
Italian, ‘in the same manner’, from Latin similis (‘similar’).
In Practice
Look back at the establishing pattern. Simile extends whatever was just notated — articulation, pedaling, dynamic shaping. Continue intelligently.
Notable Examples
- Most composers — Common notational shortcut (frequent simile usage)
Related Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
Simile nghĩa là gì trong âm nhạc?
Similarly — instruction to continue in the same manner as previously notated, especially with respect to articulation or pedaling.
Từ Simile bắt nguồn từ đâu?
Italian, ‘in the same manner’, from Latin similis (‘similar’).
Simile được thể hiện thế nào trong thực tế?
Look back at the establishing pattern. Simile extends whatever was just notated — articulation, pedaling, dynamic shaping. Continue intelligently.
Simile thường được viết tắt ra sao?
Simile thường được viết tắt là sim..
Những thuật ngữ âm nhạc nào liên quan đến Simile?
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