Types of caesuras

There are different types of caesuras available in Dorico. All caesuras indicate a break in sound, but different types are often needed for different styles of musical scores.

Caesura

Thick caesura

Short caesura

Curved caesura

Figure: Two diagonal slashes

Figure: Two thick diagonal slashes

Figure: Two straight, vertical slashes

Figure: Two curved diagonal slashes

If you intend to communicate a specific length of hold or gap with each type of caesura, we recommend that you consider adding a legend, as different players may interpret these symbols differently.