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Notation reference
Holds and pauses
Different notations are used to show where the established rhythmic flow of the music is interrupted, either with a moment of repose or a short silence, before continuing. The most subtle effect is produced by a tenuto mark, with more significant effects denoted with holds and pauses.
Positions of holds and pauses
Holds and pauses are placed above the staff by default in single-voice contexts, and are shown on all staves at the closest rhythmic position available, for example, if a single staff has a fermata on the last beat in the bar, it is shown above the bar rests on the other empty staves. For staves with multiple voices, fermatas are also shown inverted below the staff.
Changing the number of fermatas per staff
You can change the maximum number of fermatas that appear on each staff at individual positions when there are multiple voices on a staff.

Changing the number of fermatas per staff

You can change the maximum number of fermatas that appear on each staff at individual positions when there are multiple voices on a staff.

Procedure

Select the fermatas whose maximum number per staff you want to change.
In the Properties panel, activate Max. fermatas per staff in the Holds and Pauses group.
Select one of the following options from the menu:
- One per voice
- One per each side of staff
- One per staff

The number of fermatas shown at the selected positions is changed.