medial caesura (Q449)
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A prominent textural break or gap, created by a moment of silence or by a fermata on the final sonority, that occurs at the literal end of the transition in order to help highlight the entrance of the subordinate theme.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | medial caesura |
A prominent textural break or gap, created by a moment of silence or by a fermata on the final sonority, that occurs at the literal end of the transition in order to help highlight the entrance of the subordinate theme. |