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diminuendo

Diminuendo (noun) means a dynamic mark directing that a passage is to be played gradually more softly.

noun
1
A dynamic mark directing that a passage is to be played gradually more softly
2
A passage having this mark
3
The gradual dying away of something.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Italian diminuendo.

Rhymes for diminuendo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of diminuendo?

"diminuendo" (noun) means a dynamic mark directing that a passage is to be played gradually more softly.

What are the different meanings of diminuendo?

"diminuendo" has 3 main meanings: 1. A dynamic mark directing that a passage is to be played gradually more softly; 2. A passage having this mark; 3. The gradual dying away of something.

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