decrescendo

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/diːˌkɹɛˈʃɛndəʊ/ English

Definitions

noun

An instruction to play gradually more softly.

verb

To gradually become quieter

adjective

Becoming quieter gradually.

Related words

Synonyms

diminuendo decreasing crescendo descrescendo ritardando perdendosi decreasement diminishing tail-off fading lessening diminution attenuation declining fade downstep

Antonyms

Associated

sternal murmur heard border lower left

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