There are different types of fermatas available in Dorico Elements. Each fermata indicates a suggested pause duration whilst leaving room for interpretation.
In Dorico Elements, the different types of fermatas affect playback according to their intended duration. For example, long fermatas produce longer held notes and gaps than short fermatas.
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Indicates that a note is held only a fraction longer than the rhythm indicates. |
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Indicates that a note is held a little bit longer than the rhythm indicates. |
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Indicates that a note is held a little bit longer than the rhythm indicates, as used by Hans Werner Henze. |
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Indicates that a note is held for longer than the rhythm indicates. |
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Indicates that a note is held quite a lot longer than the rhythm indicates. |
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Indicates that a note is held quite a lot longer than the rhythm indicates, as used by Hans Werner Henze. |
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Indicates that a note is held for much longer than the rhythm indicates. |
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Indicates that a player should hold a note or a rest until a synchronization point in asynchronous music. The Curlew mark was originally devised by Benjamin Britten for “Curlew River”, a parable for church performance inspired by Japanese Noh theater. |
Very short fermata
Short fermata
Short fermata (Henze)
Fermata
Long fermata
Long fermata (Henze)
Very long fermata
Curlew (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.
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Style |
Very short fermata |
Short fermata |
Fermata |
Long fermata |
Very long fermata |
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Standard |
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Henze |
N/A |
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N/A |