Very long fermata
A very long fermata, drawn with a double-square top, asks for much more extra duration than the written value. It is the longest member of the graduated fermata set, but it still gives no exact multiplier.
One part of this explanation rests on a single source and is still being checked.
- Holds and pauses
- Above the note
- A bracket or square, A dot
Do not confuse it with
The very long form has a double-square top; the long form has one square top.
What the sources say
- Dorico Pro — Types of fermatas
Very long fermata — Indicates that a note is held for much longer than the rhythm indicates.
- SMuFL — Holds and pauses
fermataVeryLongAbove — Very long fermata above
- LilyPond Notation Reference — Fermata scripts
\verylongfermata | \henzeshortfermata | \henzelongfermata