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Definition of Fermata
1. Noun. A musical notation (over a note or chord or rest) that indicates it is to be prolonged by an unspecified amount.
Generic synonyms: Musical Notation
2. Noun. (music) a prolongation of unspecified length on a note or chord or rest.
Definition of Fermata
1. Noun. (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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fermata
1. the sustaining of a musical note, chord, or rest beyond its written time value [n -TAS or -TE]