Alone

As Printed on a Score

Printed over a part to show that one player or instrument continues without the others, usually where it emerges from a texture; it holds until all, tutti or a new instruction.

How Composers Use It

Close to solo, but alone stresses the absence of the others rather than the prominence of the line. Use it where a single player carries on after the section drops out, or in cue notes to confirm who plays. Write tutti or all where the others return, so no one is left guessing.

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