Hold

(Ger. Ferma’te; Fr, point d'arrét, couronne; It. ferm a’ta, coro’na,) The sign ™ over, or w under, a note or rest, indicating the indefinite prolongation of its time-value, at the performer's discretion, in accordance with the rhythm of the composition... In orchestral scores often called (Ger.) General’pause, (It) lode ‘genera’le— In England, usually called a Pause.)—Placed over a bar or double-bar, the hold indicates a slight ‘pause or breathing-spell before attacking what follows; opp. in this sense to Aftacca.