fermata

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌfɜːˈmɑːtə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌfɜːrˈmɑtə/

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Noun

Singular fermata

Plural fermatas or fermate

Diagram of a note shown with a fermata.

1. (countable) (music) Fermata is a musical symbol (𝄐) indicating that a note, chord, or rest should be held longer than its normal duration, for as long as the performer or conductor chooses.