Fermata Definition & Meaning
fermata
- noun
- a musical notation (over a note or chord or rest) that indicates it is to be prolonged by an unspecified amount
- (music) a prolongation of unspecified length on a note or chord or rest
Words that rhyme with fermata
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- What does fermata mean?
- a musical notation (over a note or chord or rest) that indicates it is to be prolonged by an unspecified amount (music) a prolongation of unspecified length on a note or chord or rest
- What part of speech is fermata?
- Fermata is a noun.
- How many definitions does fermata have?
- Fermata has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).