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double bar

noun

, Music.
  1. a double vertical line on a staff indicating the conclusion of a piece of music or a subdivision of it.


double bar

noun

  1. music a symbol, consisting of two ordinary bar lines or a single heavy one, that marks the end of a composition or a section within it
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of double bar1

First recorded in 1665–75
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Example Sentences

On February 15 of that year he began; on November 19 he ruled the last double-bar and wrote finis.

When over a double bar, indicates where the piece is to be concluded after a repeat.

This is the same use as now made of the double bar in vocal music.

It was a moment of delicate poise, and Rolf knew a touch would open the door or double bar it.

Formerly it was invariably played twice, its termination being followed by a double bar with repetition marks.

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