Diminution: meaning, definitions and examples
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diminution
[ ˌdɪmɪˈnjuːʃən ]
in music
Diminution refers to the shortening of the time values of notes in a melody, creating a faster tempo. It is often used as a decorative technique in music composition.
Synonyms
decrease, reduction, shortening
Examples of usage
- Her use of diminution in the piece added a sense of urgency to the music.
- The composer employed diminution to create a more lively and dynamic feel to the melody.
in legal context
Diminution can also refer to a decrease or reduction in the value of something, especially in a legal context. It is often used to describe a decrease in the value of property or assets.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The court ruled that there was a diminution in the value of the property due to the damages caused by the construction.
- The contract included clauses to protect against diminution of the company's assets.
Translations
Translations of the word "diminution" in other languages:
🇵🇹 diminuição
🇮🇳 कमी
🇩🇪 Verringerung
🇮🇩 penurunan
🇺🇦 зменшення
🇵🇱 zmniejszenie
🇯🇵 減少 (げんしょう)
🇫🇷 diminution
🇪🇸 disminución
🇹🇷 azalma
🇰🇷 감소 (gamsu)
🇸🇦 انخفاض
🇨🇿 snížení
🇸🇰 zníženie
🇨🇳 减少 (jiǎnshǎo)
🇸🇮 zmanjšanje
🇮🇸 minnkun
🇰🇿 азайту
🇬🇪 შემცირება
🇦🇿 azalma
🇲🇽 disminución
Word origin
The word 'diminution' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'diminution' and the Latin word 'diminutio', both meaning a lessening or reduction. The term has been used in various contexts over the centuries, from music to law, to describe a decrease or shortening.
See also: diminish, diminished, diminishing, diminishment.