Segue

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A segue (/ˈsɛɡweɪ/ ⓘ; Italian pronunciation: [ˈseːɡwe]) is a transition from one topic or section to the next.[1] The term is derived from Italian segue, which literally means "follows".

In music

In

attacca is used synonymously. For written music, it implies a transition from one section to the next without any break. In improvisation
, it is often used for transitions created as a part of the performance, leading from one section to another.

In recorded music, a segue sometimes means a seamless change between one song and another,

Fantastic Planet.[4]

In live performance, a segue can occur during a jam session, where the improvisation of the end of one song progresses into a new song. Segues can even occur between groups of musicians during live performance. For example, as one band finishes its set, members of the following act replace members of the first band one by one, until a complete band swap occurs.

In some Brazilian musical styles, where it is called "emendar" ("to splice"), in particular in Samba and Forró Pé de Serra, it is very commonly used in live performances, creating sets that usually last around 20 minutes but can sometimes take more than an hour, switching seamlessly between different songs. The larger rhythm groups of bands, with up to ten percussionists in Samba for example, facilitate the switching of one song to another, as the percussionists keep the rhythm or beat going while the pitch instruments prepare the harmonical transition to the next song, often with just one pitch instrument leading this transition. In Forró trios, where the only pitch instrument (apart from the voice) is the accordion (which plays together with two percussionists), the accordionist usually "puxa" ("pulls") the next song as soon as the previous has finished.

Broadcast media

In audio/visual media, a segue is transition from a song, scene or topic to another one. A segue allows the disc jockey, director or show host to naturally proceed from one song or scene or topic to another without jarring the audience. A good segue makes the transition look natural and effortless.

See also

References

  1. ISBN 978-0-19-920687-2
  2. ^ Tarver, Chuck. "Radio Programming and Production: GLOSSARY". University of Delaware. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  3. ^
    ISBN 978-1-61713-673-3. Extract of page 290
  4. ^ Taylor, Chris (May 21, 2018). "Failure – "In The Future"". ReadJunk.com.
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