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FERMATA
fermata
(noun) (music) a prolongation of unspecified length on a note or chord or rest
fermata
(noun) a musical notation (over a note or chord or rest) that indicates it is to be prolonged by an unspecified amount
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
fermata (plural fermatas or fermate)
(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.
Synonyms
• hold
• bird's-eye (colloquial)
Source: Wiktionary
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