decrescendo Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun (music) a gradual decrease in loudness
diminuendo.
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verb grow quieter
- The music decrescendoes here
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adjective satellite gradually decreasing in volume
diminuendo.
WordNet
De`cres*cen"do adjective & adverb
Etymology
It.Definitions
(Mus.) With decreasing volume of sound; -- a direction to performers, either written upon the staff (abbreviated Dec., or Decresc.), or indicated by the sign.
