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decrescendo

 

[ de-kre-หˆshen-(หŒ)dล ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical term

A decrescendo is a gradual decrease in loudness or intensity in a piece of music. It is often indicated in musical notation with the symbol 'decrescendo' or 'diminuendo'. This technique is used to create a feeling of tension or to lead into quieter passages. The effect of decrescendo can greatly impact the emotional delivery of a musical piece.

Synonyms

diminuendo, reduction, waning

Examples of usage

  • The conductor signaled a decrescendo as the orchestra finished the movement.
  • During the chorus, the singers performed a beautiful decrescendo.
  • The composer wrote a decrescendo to transition smoothly into the softer section.

Translations

Translations of the word "decrescendo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น decrescendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคŸเคคเฅ€ เคงเฅเคตเคจเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dekrese

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ decrescendo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะบั€ะตัะตะฝะดะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ decrescendo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ฏใƒฌใƒƒใ‚ทใ‚งใƒณใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcrescendo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decrescendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท decrescendo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋””ํฌ๋ ˆ์„ผ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠูƒุฑูŠุณู†ุฏูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ decrescendo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ decrescendo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธๅผฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ decrescendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ decrescendo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะบั€ะตัะตะฝะดะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ™แƒ แƒ”แƒกแƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ decrescendo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ decrescendo

Etymology

The term 'decrescendo' comes from the Italian word 'decrescere', which means 'to decrease'. It is derived from the Latin 'decrescere', combining 'de-' meaning 'down from' or 'down' and 'crescere' meaning 'to grow' or 'to increase'. The use of 'decrescendo' in music notation dates back to the late 18th century as composers sought more expressive ways to indicate dynamic changes. This term is now standard in music theory and practice, helping musicians understand how to manipulate volume and expression in their performance. The concept of decrescendo is not only limited to music; it can also metaphorically apply to other fields, such as literature and rhetoric, where intensity or focus decreases.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,550, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.