fermata
IPA: fɛrmˈɑtɑ
noun
- (music) The holding of a note or rest for longer than its usual duration; also the notation ⟨◌͒⟩ of such a prolongation, usually represented as a dot with a semi-circle above or below it, written above or below the prolonged note or rest.
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Examples of "fermata" in Sentences
- Then an imperfect cadence leads to a rest with fermata.
- Excuse me, but italians don't use the word fermata in this way.
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