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fermata

noun

(music) a prolongation of unspecified length on a note or chord or rest

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Word length
7
Starts with
F
Ends with
A
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

fɜːˈmɑːtə

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noun

  1. (music) a prolongation of unspecified length on a note or chord or rest

noun

  1. a musical notation (over a note or chord or rest) that indicates it is to be prolonged by an unspecified amount

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