Fermata
Word | FERMATA |
Character | 7 |
Hyphenation | N/A |
Pronunciations | /fɜːˈmɑːtə/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Fermata"
What do we mean by fermata?
The prolongation of a tone, chord, or rest beyond its indicated time value. noun
The sign indicating this prolongation. noun
In music: noun
A pause or break; especially, in a concerto, a pause in the accompaniment to give room for an extended cadenza by the soloist noun
A hold or pause upon a tone or chord, the length being discretionary with the performer or conductor. noun
The sign or placed over or under a note or even a bar to indicate such a hold or pause. See hold. noun
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 it, written above the prolonged note or rest. noun
A musical notation (over a note or chord or rest) that indicates it is to be prolonged by an unspecified amount noun
(music) a prolongation of unspecified length on a note or chord or rest noun
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.
In classical music. A bird's eye, be cautious on the fermata in orchestral music. Is used in a) orchestral music and b) solo music. Urban Dictionary
Definition 1: Watch the conductor. Definition 2: Seriously, watch the conductor. Definition 3: Please, for the sake of good old grandmother Margie who's had 5 heart attacks and 7 strokes yet still pushing through to the ripe old age of 972, watch the gosh darn director. Urban Dictionary
Synonyms and Antonyms for Fermata
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