fermata

Definition of the Italian term fermata in music:

  1. fermata (musical symbol placed over a note or rest to be extended beyond its normal duration)
  2. stop, pause
Language
Italian
Singular
fermata
Plural
fermate

Combinations

Italian musical terms that include fermata:

Musical examples

Music scores that include fermata:

Related terms

Italian musical terms related to fermata:

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  • pausa – rest...
  • riposo – rest, break
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  • tacere – to be silent
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