Question

select the correct answer.
which musical device can composers use to lengthen a note by double?
a. staccato
b. tenuto
c. marcato
d. fermata
e. rubato

Explanation:

• Staccato means short, detached notes.
• Tenuto means to hold a note for its full value.
• Marcato means to play a note with emphasis.
• Fermata instructs the performer to hold a note, typically doubling its length.
• Rubato is flexible tempo adjustment, not note lengthening.

Answer:

D. fermata