fermo – Definition in music

Definition of the Italian term fermo in music:

firm, steady
fixed, unchanged

Language

Italian

Singular

fermo (m)ferma (f)

Plural

fermi (m)ferme (f)

Italian musical terms that include fermo:

canto fermo – cantus firmus

Italian musical terms related to fermo:

decisivo – decisive, firm
deciso – determined, firm, resolute
fermamente – firmly, steadily
fermato – stopped
fermezza – firmness, steadiness
fisso – fixed...
posato – moderate, measured...
stabile – stable, steady, solid
statico – static, steady, unchanging