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1. fermata
noun. ['fɛrˈmɑːˌtɑː'] (music) a prolongation of unspecified length on a note or chord or rest.
Synonyms
- lengthiness
- prolongation
- protraction
Antonyms
- discontinuance
- discontinuation
- shortness
- tonality
Etymology
- fermata (Italian)
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2. fermata
noun. ['fɛrˈmɑːˌtɑː'] a musical notation (over a note or chord or rest) that indicates it is to be prolonged by an unspecified amount.
Etymology
- fermata (Italian)
Example sentences of the word fermata
1. Noun, plural
Look for a bus stop, or “fermata,” on the route you want to take.