take it from the top



take it from the top

Fig. to begin [again] at the beginning, especially the beginning of a piece of music. (Originally in reference to the top of a sheet of music.) The conductor stopped the band and had the players take it from the top again. Let's take it from the top and play it a bit softer this time.
See also: take, top

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ValpuriVAHL-puu-reeFinnish
Magni-Ancient Scandinavian, Norse Mythology
Draco-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Heller['helə]
Galchobhar-Ancient Irish
ÇİĞDem-Turkish