fermata

• Signe musical indiquant qu'une note, un accord ou un silence doit être tenu plus longtemps que sa durée normale, la durée exacte étant laissée à l'appréciation de l'interprète.

A musical notation indicating that a note, chord, or rest should be held longer than its usual duration, with the exact length left to the performer's discretion.

1. Musical notationC1formalart

   A musical symbol indicating that a note, chord, or rest should be held longer than its usual duration, typically at the performer's discretion.

   point d'orgue

   • The conductor signaled a fermata over the final chord, holding it for several seconds.
   • In the score, a fermata appears above the last note of the movement.
   • The pianist observed the fermata, pausing dramatically before continuing.

   Synonymesholdpause

2. Prolongation in musicC1formalart

   The act or effect of prolonging a note, chord, or rest for an unspecified length of time, as indicated by the fermata symbol.

   Point d'orgue

   • The fermata on the rest created a moment of silence that heightened the tension.
   • The composer used a fermata to give the performer freedom to interpret the timing.
   • During the rehearsal, they practiced the fermata to ensure the pause felt natural.

   Synonymesholdpause