ALL meanings of fermata
fer·ma·ta
F f - noun fermata A pause of unspecified length on a note or rest. 1
- noun plural fermata the sustaining of a note, chord, or rest for a duration longer than the indicated time value, with the length of the extension at the performer's discretion. 1
- noun plural fermata a symbol placed over a note, chord, or rest indicating a fermata. 1
- noun fermata (music) The holding of a note or rest for longer than its usual duration; also the notation of such a prolongation, usually represented as a dot with a semi-circle above it, written above the prolonged note or rest. 0
- noun fermata pause (sense 4) 0