Decrescendo: meaning, definitions and examples
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decrescendo
[ de-kre-หshen-(ห)dล ]
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:
๐ต๐น decrescendo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคคเฅ เคงเฅเคตเคจเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช dekrese
๐ฎ๐ฉ decrescendo
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตะบัะตัะตะฝะดะพ
๐ต๐ฑ decrescendo
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฏใฌใใทใงใณใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉcrescendo
๐ช๐ธ decrescendo
๐น๐ท decrescendo
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ํฌ๋ ์ผ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏููุฑูุณูุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ decrescendo
๐ธ๐ฐ decrescendo
๐จ๐ณ ๆธๅผฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ decrescendo
๐ฎ๐ธ decrescendo
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตะบัะตัะตะฝะดะพ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแกแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ decrescendo
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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