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 Definitions of fermata  [ɛrˈmɑ tə]  

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Definition of 'fermata' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) fermata
the sustaining of a note, chord, or rest for a duration longer than the indicated time value.

2.  fermata
the symbol &fermata;, placed over a note, chord, or rest indicating a fermata.

Etymology:  (1875–80; < It: stop, pause, n. use of fem. ptp. of fermare to stop < L firmāre to make firm)


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