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decrescendo

Pronunciation: /ˌdiːkɹɪˈʃɛndəʊ/

The English word “decrescendo” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An instruction to play gradually more softly.
  2. A gradual decrease in volume or loudness of a piece of music.

verb

  1. To gradually become quieter

adjective

  1. becoming quieter gradually.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian decrescendo.

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