Example Sentences
"A fermata tells musicians to hold the note."
"Fermatas add dramatic pauses to music."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
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Study Tips
To remember fermata, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about music.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.