noun
decrescendo
Decrescendo (noun) means a musical direction telling the performer to grow quieter little by little.
noun
1
A musical direction telling the performer to grow quieter little by little.
2
A gradual drop in how loud a piece of music is.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian decrescendo.
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What is the meaning of decrescendo?
"decrescendo" (noun) means a musical direction telling the performer to grow quieter little by little.
What is another word for decrescendo?
Other words for "decrescendo" include diminuendo.
What is the opposite of decrescendo?
The opposite of "decrescendo" is crescendo.
What are the different meanings of decrescendo?
"decrescendo" has 2 main meanings: 1. A musical direction telling the performer to grow quieter little by little; 2. A gradual drop in how loud a piece of music is.
