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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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