fermata

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) The holding of a note or rest for longer than its usual duration.
2. (countable) 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

Translations

fermata

Fermate

fermate

calderón

fermata

point d’orgue

point d'orgue

fermata

Haltezeichen

corona

👑

punto coronato

pauzeteken

corona

👑

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌfɜːˈmɑːtə/

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian fermata, from fermare (“to stop”).