Fermata — What Is It?
A fermata allows a note or rest to be sustained beyond its written value.
Notation
Fermata
A sign indicating a note or rest may be held longer.
A fermata allows a note or rest to be sustained beyond its written value.
The Symbol in Notation
What Do We See in Notation?
A sign indicating a note or rest may be held longer.
Related Terms
♪SlurA curved line grouping notes into one connected phrase.›♪TieA curved line joining notes of the same pitch.›♪Bar lineA vertical line separating measures.›♪Bass clefA clef used to notate lower pitches.›♪ClefA symbol defining pitch positions on the staff.›♪Double bar lineTwo vertical lines marking a structural boundary.›
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