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Dictionary - Decrescendo

Decrescendo

Part of Speech

Noun, Adjective, Adverb

Pronunciation

/ˌdiːkrəˈʃɛndoʊ/

Definitions

  • (Music) A gradual decrease in loudness.
  • (General) A gradual reduction in force or intensity.

Usage Examples

  • The symphony ended with a soft decrescendo.
  • His excitement faded in a slow decrescendo.

Etymology

From Italian decrescendo, meaning "decreasing," derived from Latin decrescere (to decrease).

Synonyms

Diminishing, Fading, Weakening, Softening

Antonyms

Crescendo, Growth, Increase, Intensification

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishDecrescendode-kre-SHEN-do
FrenchDécrescendode-kre-SHEN-do
GermanLeiser werdenLYE-zer VAIR-den
Hindiधीरे-धीरे घटता स्वरdhīre-dhīre ghaṭtā svar
Chinese (Mandarin)渐弱jiàn ruò
Russianубавление громкостиubavleniye gromkosti
Arabicتناقص في الشدةtanāquṣ fī al-shiddah
PortugueseDecrescendode-kre-SHEN-do
Japanese減音gen'on
ItalianDecrescendode-kre-SHEN-do
Bengaliক্রমাগত হ্রাসkramāgata hrās
Teluguశబ్ద తగ్గింపుshabda taggimpu
Marathiआवाज कमी होणेāvaj kamī hoṇe
Tamilசத்தம் குறைவுsattam kuṟaivu
Urduآہستہ کمیāhistah kamī
Gujaratiઅવાજ ધીમો થવોavāj dhīmo thavo
Punjabiਆਵਾਜ਼ ਘਟਣਾāwāz ghaṭaṇā
Kannadaಶಬ್ದ ಕುಗ್ಗುವುದುshabda kugguvudu
Malayalamശബ്ദ കുറവ്shabda kuṟav
Odiaଶବ୍ଦ ହ୍ରାସshabda hrāsa

Regional Pronunciation Variations

British English: /ˌdiːkrəˈʃɛndəʊ/

American English: /ˌdiːkrəˈʃɛndoʊ/

Historical Usage

The term "decrescendo" has been widely used in musical notation since the 18th century, instructing musicians to gradually reduce volume.

Cultural Nuances

In classical music, decrescendo is often indicated by a hairpin symbol (>), signaling performers to decrease loudness smoothly.

More Information

Decrescendo plays a crucial role in music dynamics, allowing composers to create expressive contrasts. It is commonly used in orchestral and vocal performances to enhance musical phrasing.

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