What is the meaning of Fermata?

The holding of a note or rest for longer than its usual duration.

The notation ◌͒ of such a prolongation, usually represented as a dot with a semi-circle above or below it, written above or below the prolonged note or rest.

singular present passive participle of fermi

fermata (the holding of a note)

stop (place where passengers get on and off)

feminine singular of fermato

fermata (holding a note beyond its usual duration or the notation representing it)

fermata

Source: wiktionary.org