Crescendoed: meaning, definitions and examples
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crescendoed
[ krษหสษn.doสd ]
musical term
The term 'crescendoed' is the past tense of the verb 'crescendo'. It refers to the process of gradually increasing in volume or intensity, particularly in music. When music crescendos, it builds up from soft to loud, creating a dynamic and compelling effect. This term is used mainly in musical compositions to indicate a progressive rise in the loudness of sound. Composers may include notations in their sheet music to instruct performers to crescendo.
Synonyms
amplified, increased, intensified, swelled.
Examples of usage
- The symphony crescendoed to a powerful climax.
- The orchestra crescendoed beautifully during the finale.
- As the chorus crescendoed, the audience was captivated.
- The music crescendoed, filling the hall with sound.
Translations
Translations of the word "crescendoed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น crescendo
๐ฎ๐ณ crescendoed
๐ฉ๐ช crescendo
๐ฎ๐ฉ crescendo
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะตัะตะฝะดะพ
๐ต๐ฑ crescendo
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใฌใใทใงใณใ
๐ซ๐ท crescendo
๐ช๐ธ crescendo
๐น๐ท crescendo
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋ ์ผ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑูุณูุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ crescendo
๐ธ๐ฐ crescendo
๐จ๐ณ ๆธๅผบ
๐ธ๐ฎ crescendo
๐ฎ๐ธ crescendo
๐ฐ๐ฟ crescendo
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแกแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ crescendo
๐ฒ๐ฝ crescendo
Etymology
The word 'crescendo' originates from the Italian word of the same spelling, which means 'growing' and is derived from the Latin term 'crescentem', the present participle of 'crescere', meaning 'to grow'. The musical term was adopted into English in the late 19th century as a specific instruction in musical notation. Traditionally, it has been used to indicate a gradual increase in volume, becoming particularly associated with classical music and orchestration. Over time, the concept of crescendo has transcended music and is sometimes used metaphorically to describe situations that build in intensity or emotional force, reflecting the term's roots in growth and increase. The evolution of the term from its Italian and Latin origins underscores its long-standing association with dynamics in art and performance.