decrescendo
decrescendo · decrescendos · decrescendi
An instruction to play gradually more softlyAn instruction to play gradually more softly.
/ˌdiːkɹɪˈʃɛndəʊ/
Meaning
2 sensesAn instruction to play gradually more softly.
A gradual decrease in volume or loudness of a piece of music.
(music) a gradual decrease in loudness
Origin
Borrowed from Italian decrescendo.Borrowed from Italian decrescendo.
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Forms
plural: decrescendos / decrescendi| Singular | decrescendo |
|---|---|
| Plural | decrescendos / decrescendi |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- (music) a gradual decrease in loudness:diminuendo
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular