English Explanatory Dictionary

fermata

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The holding of a note or rest for longer than its usual duration.
  2. 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.

Pronunciation

/ˌfɜːˈmɑːtə/ /ˌfɜːɹˈmɑtə/ en-us-fermata.ogg

Word forms

fermata fermatas fermate

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian fermata, from fermare (“to stop”).

Synonyms

hold bird's-eye
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