adj
Meaning 1
becoming quieter gradually.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
decrescendo
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/ˌdiːkɹɪˈʃɛndəʊ/
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noun
Meaning 2
An instruction to play gradually more softly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
Meaning 3
A gradual decrease in volume or loudness of a piece of music.
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verb
Meaning 4
To gradually become quieter
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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adjective satellite
Meaning 5
gradually decreasing in volume
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: diminuendo
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noun
Meaning 6
(music) a gradual decrease in loudness
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: diminuendo
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Broader terms: softness
verb
Meaning 7
grow quieter
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- The music decrescendoes here
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: crescendo
Broader terms: decrease, diminish, lessen, fall
History
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian decrescendo.
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