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A fermata (derived from the feminized form of the word "fermare", meaning "to stop") is a musical symbol, resembling a curved line with a dot in the centre, printed above or below a note, indicating that the note is to be sustained for longer than the expected length. Typically, you will hold down a note for around twice as long as you would if there was no fermata sign accompanying the note.

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It means to hold a note as long as the conductor holds up his arms, or if your playing a solo, as long as you wish.

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What does a curve above a dot mean in music?

That is a fermata. A fermata tells you to hold the note until you are cut off by the director/conductor.


What is holding onto a note in music called?

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What is the symbol that looks like a arch with a dot under it?

this ? .....In music, I suspect the questioner is asking about what is called a fermata.There is a picture of it in the wikipedia article on fermata.


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What does the musical term fermata refer to?

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What does the musical term fermata mean?

The fermata, an eye-like symbol above a music note means that the note of which it is over is to be held/ played for a prolonged period of time, usually longer than the note's given rhythmic value. For GSN Oodles purposes the answer to the question is: To hold or pause.


How does a fermata change the value of a note?

A fermata is a pause of unspecified length. It lengthens the original note, but the duration is a matter of feel.