When should the last ending bracket(volta) be closed and when should it be open?

When a second oocurs in the middle of a pice, the bracket should extend for a measure or two and then end without the closing stroke. When the second ending occurs at the end of a piece or section, the bracket must closed.

1. How do you use a volta bracket?
2. What is a Volta in music?
3. How do you use endings in Musescore?

How do you use a volta bracket?

Volta Brackets are used when a part, excerpt or passage of music is to be played two or more different times (repeats) but with two or more different endings. Volta Brackets can be used within the music or at the end of the music. Volta Brackets also use specific Bar Lines to clarify their purpose.

What is a Volta in music?

volta (plural voltas) (music) A turning; a time (chiefly used in phrases signifying that the part is to be repeated).

How do you use endings in Musescore?

The end handle is automatically selected. Press Shift + → to move the end handle forward one measure. Press Shift + ← to move the handle backward one measure. Repeat as required.