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general pause

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general pause

In music, a rest in an orchestral work of at least one full bar for the entire orchestra, often appearing suddenly after a climax. It originated in 18th-century Germany.
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The general pause which succeeded his short disquisition on the state of the nation was put an end to by Catherine, who, in rather a solemn tone of voice, uttered these words, "I have heard that something very shocking indeed will soon come out in London.
Northanger Abbey by Austen, Jane View in context
A general pause ensued, and I began to hope that the farce was at an end.
The Gold Bug by Poe, Edgar Allan View in context
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