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Fermata Description
Short fermata (Henze) Indicates that a note is held a little bit longer
than the rhythm indicates, as used by Hans
Werner Henze.
Fermata Indicates that a note is held for longer than the
rhythm indicates.
Long fermata Indicates that a note is held quite a lot longer
than the rhythm indicates.
Long fermata (Henze) Indicates that a note is held quite a lot longer
than the rhythm indicates, as used by Hans
Werner Henze.
Very long fermata Indicates that a note is held for much longer
than the rhythm indicates.
Curlew (Britten) Indicates that a note or rest is held until the
next synchronization point in asynchronous
music, as used by Benjamin Britten.
Fermatas can be divided into two styles. Because their meanings overlap, it can be confusing for
players if both styles are used in a single project.
Style
Very short
fermata
Short
fermata
Fermata Long fermata Very long
fermata
Standard
Henze N/A N/A
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Types of breath marks
There are different types of breath marks available in Dorico Elements. Breath marks indicate a
suitable place for a player to take a breath, or create a musical effect like a breath.
Comma-like
Tick-like Upbow-like Salzedo
Holds and pauses
Types of holds and pauses
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