how should we interpret the repeats of this score?
hello
there are 3 segno with repeats 1.3. and 2.4. placed oddly.
what is the sequencing of these repeats?
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I would interpret it thus: all the way through from beginning to end (this is "1st" and "2nd" time), then back to the first full measure (first segno) and then back to the written end (this is "3rd" and "4th" time). In other words, as having a D.S at the very end, that returns to the first full measure.
In my opinion, the things that look like voltas are not (though I don't know what they might signify), nor are there repeats at those points. The second segno is simply incorrect. And the third segno should be a D.S. instead.
For a dance in 2/4 one wants the transitions from one section to another to be as rhytmically smooth as possible, maintaining the one-two, one-two "polka" feel. This score contains 3 sections - let's call them A (red), B (purple), and C (green):
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The basic roadmap is A-B-A-C-A-B-A-C with irregular measures of a single beat used for rhythmic continuity.
First time:
The score plays section A to the end of section B (Segno). Notice the irregular measure (only one beat) between section A-B (labelled '1. et 3.'). This maintains rhythmic continuity with the irregular measure inside the end of A, allowing a smooth rhythmic transition from A to B. After section B (labelled '1. et 3. Fois') is played. the Segno at the end of B returns play to the Segno at the beginning of A.
Second time:
Section A plays and, at the irregular measure (only one beat) inside the end of A, jumps to the irregular measure (one beat) immediately preceding section C (labelled '2 et 4 Fois'). This maintains rhythmic continuity between section A and section C. Section C plays to the end Segno which returns play to the Segno at the beginning of A.
Third and fourth times are similar to first and second.
Basically, here in this score, the Segnos are "acting" as repeat barlines - and voltas (lines) are not used to distinguish "1. et 3. Fois" from "2. et 4 Fois".
N.B.: Notice especially the very last note played in section B (at the Segno) and the very last note played in section C (at the Segno). It is the same as the pickup note at the score's beginning. Even the dynamic matches.