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Which musical device can composers use to lengthen a note by double?
O A. staccato
OB. tenuto
marcato
OD. fermata
rubato



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OD. fermata

1. A fermata is a musical symbol placed over a note or a rest indicating that the note should be prolonged beyond its normal duration. It allows the performer or composer to hold the note longer than its written value.

2. This musical device is used to lengthen a note by double, making it a significant tool for composers to add expressiveness and variation to the music they create.

3. In contrast, options like staccato, tenuto, marcato, and rubato do not specifically focus on lengthening a note by double but rather indicate different ways of playing or interpreting the music in terms of articulation, style, or tempo.

By choosing the fermata, composers can effectively control the duration of specific notes, adding depth and emotion to their musical compositions.

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