Which directive indicates repeating a section from the beginning and ending at Fine?

The directive that indicates repeating a section from the beginning and ending at "Fine" is referred to as "Da Capo al Fine." This Italian term translates to "from the head to the end," which instructs musicians to return to the beginning of the piece or section and play through to the point marked "Fine," where they will stop. This directive is commonly used in musical scores to create a repeating structure and allows composers to emphasize particular sections of music while maintaining a concise format.

Other terms such as "Fermata" refer to a symbol that indicates a pause on a note or rest, "Allegro" describes a specific tempo marking, indicating a lively and fast pace, and "Segno," which means "sign," indicates a point in the music to which the performer returns after reaching a designated end point. None of these alternatives serve the same function as the directive to repeat from the beginning to Fine.