The Holds and Pauses options on the Symbols tab allow you to select and insert symbols that show where the established rhythmic flow of the music is interrupted, either with a moment of repose or a short silence, before continuing.
Holds and pauses do not affect playback in Cubase, they are merely display options. After exporting your score and opening it in Dorico, however, they are interpreted during playback.
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To show the Holds and Pauses options, activate Holds and Pauses on the Symbols tab.
The following options are available:
Fermatas
Allows you to choose from different types of fermatas, which indicate that a note is held for longer than its notated length, affecting the whole ensemble.
Breath Marks
Allows you to choose from different types of breath marks that show suitable spaces for players to breathe, or suggest how the music is phrased to create a similar effect.
Caesuras
Allows you to choose from different types of caesuras, which indicate that a note is sustained for its full value and is followed by a break in sound before continuing.