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Meaning of fermata | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˌfɜːˈmɑːtə

Definitions

  1. The holding of a note or rest for longer than its usual duration.
    countable, uncountable
  2. The holding of a note or rest for longer than its usual duration
  3. The notation ⟨◌͒⟩ of such a prolongation, usually represented as a dot with a semi-circle above or below it, written above or below the prolonged note or rest.
    countable
  4. The notation ⟨◌͒⟩ of such a prolongation, usually represented as a dot with a semi-circle above or below it, written above or below the prolonged note or rest

Equivalents

Čeština koruna
Deutsch Fermate
Español calderón
Français point d'orgue
日本語 フェルマータ
한국어 늘임표
Nederlands fermate
Polski fermata
Português fermata
Română fermata
Русский фермата

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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