De fermate
Example: De fermate in het stuk benadrukte de stilte dramatisch.
Definition
"De fermate" is a musical term referring to a symbol indicating that a note or rest should be held longer than its usual duration, often creating a dramatic pause or emphasis in the piece.
Etymology
The term "de fermate" comes from the Italian word 'fermata,' meaning 'stop' or 'pause.' It was adopted into many languages in the context of music to denote a prolonged hold on a note or silence. Did you know that the word literally means 'stopped' in Italian, reflecting its function in music?
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"De fermate" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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