Fermata (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

Admin
noun, plural fer·ma·tas, Italian fer·ma·te [fer-mah-te]. /fɛrˈmɑ tɛ/. Music.
  1. the sustaining of a note, chord, or rest for a duration longer than the indicated time value, with the length of the extension at the performer's discretion.
  2. a symbol  placed over a note, chord, or rest indicating a fermata.
noun plural -tas or -te (-tɪ)
  1. music another word for pause (def. 5)
Fermata (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

More Definitions