Crescendo: meaning, definitions and examples

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crescendo

 

[ krษ™หˆสƒษ›ndษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

A gradual increase in loudness or intensity of a sound or section of music.

Synonyms

acme, climax, peak

Examples of usage

  • The orchestra reached a powerful crescendo in the final movement.
  • Her voice rose to a crescendo as she hit the high notes.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A point of maximum intensity or force in a series of events.

Synonyms

climax, culmination, peak

Examples of usage

  • The argument between the two politicians reached a crescendo.
  • The tension in the room built to a crescendo before the announcement.

Translations

Translations of the word "crescendo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crescendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคขเคผเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Crescendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ crescendo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะตั‰ะตะฝะดะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ crescendo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒฌใƒƒใ‚ทใ‚งใƒณใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crescendo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crescendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท crescendo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ ˆ์„ผ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตุงุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ crescendo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ crescendo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธๅผบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ crescendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ crescendo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะตั‰ะตะฝะดะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ”แƒจแƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krescendo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crescendo

Etymology

The term 'crescendo' is derived from the Italian word meaning 'increasing'. It originated in the 18th century in the context of music, specifically in orchestral compositions. The concept of a gradual increase in volume or intensity has been a key element in music theory and performance for centuries, allowing composers to create tension and drama in their works.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,728, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.