Which one of the following rhythmic tools do composers use to indicate that a note or rest should extend beyond its given time value?

Question

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Responses

grace notes
grace notes

accelerando
accelerando

syncopation
syncopation

fermata

Answer 1

The rhythmic tool that composers use to indicate that a note or rest should extend beyond its given time value is called a "fermata." To identify this correct answer, you can look for the term "fermata" in the given options. In this case, "fermata" is listed as one of the options, so that is the correct answer.

Answer 2