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Vocabulary Entry
fermata
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A musical symbol indicating a note should be held longer than its usual duration.
Example Sentences
"The conductor signaled the orchestra to hold the note at the fermata."
"In the sheet music, I noticed several fermatas marking important pauses."
"The fermata added a dramatic effect to the final chord of the symphony."
V
verb
To hold a note longer than its usual duration; to sustain a musical note.
Example Sentences
"The pianist learned to fermata the final note to give it more emphasis."
"He decided to fermata the last chord to enhance the performance."
"During the rehearsal, we practiced how to fermata effectively."