word
Italian
Fermata
fer-MAH-tah
/fɜːrˈmɑːtə/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Fermata
Dictionary meaning
A musical symbol indicating a note should be held longer than its written value.
History and origin
Italian
Examples
- The conductor held the fermata over the final chord for a full ten seconds.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on second syllable.
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