Fermata

A fermata [ferˈmaːta] (also known as a hold, pause, colloquially a birdseye ' when placed on a note or a rest) is a symbol of musical notation indicating that the note should be prolonged beyond its normal duration or note value would indicate. Exactly how much longer it is held is up to the discretion of the performer or conductor, but twice as long is common. It is usually printed above but can be occasionally below (when it is upside down) the note to be extended. Other names for a fermata are corona (Italian), point d'orgue (French), Fermate (German), and calderón (Spanish).

Fermata

A fermata [ferˈmaːta] (also known as a hold, pause, colloquially a birdseye ' when placed on a note or a rest) is a symbol of musical notation indicating that the note should be prolonged beyond its normal duration or note value would indicate. Exactly how much longer it is held is up to the discretion of the performer or conductor, but twice as long is common. It is usually printed above but can be occasionally below (when it is upside down) the note to be extended. Other names for a fermata are corona (Italian), point d'orgue (French), Fermate (German), and calderón (Spanish).