dead stop

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Synonyms: reed stop, dead drop, dead spot, dead shot, head shop, dead stock, dead slow

Antonyms: reed stop, dead drop, dead spot, dead shot, head shop, dead stock, dead slow

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Noun

1. A complete halt.
2. {{lb|en|music}} A sudden and complete halt in the sound, where all instruments or voices stop playing at the same time, creating a moment of silence.

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