Meaning Of The Word Crescendo

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Crescendo Meaning

Crescendo Definition
Crescendo Definition

What's The Definition Of Crescendo?

crescendo
A crescendo is a noise that gets louder and louder. Some people also use crescendo to refer to the point when a noise is at its loudest.

crescendo in American English
gradually increasing in force, volume, or loudness (opposed to decrescendo or diminuendo)
with a gradual increase in loudness
intransitive verb: to grow in force or loudness
noun: a gradual, steady increase in loudness or force

crescendo in British English
adverb: with a crescendo
noun: a gradual increase in loudness or the musical direction or symbol indicating this
verb: to increase in loudness or force

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