Definition of Decrescendo

1. Noun. (music) a gradual decrease in loudness.

Exact synonyms: Diminuendo
Generic synonyms: Softness
Category relationships: Music

2. Verb. Grow quieter. "The music decrescendoes here"
Generic synonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Fall, Lessen
Antonyms: Crescendo

3. Adjective. Gradually decreasing in volume.
Exact synonyms: Diminuendo
Similar to: Decreasing

Definition of Decrescendo

1. a. & adv. With decreasing volume of sound; -- a direction to performers, either written upon the staff (abbreviated Dec., or Decresc.), or indicated by the sign.

Definition of Decrescendo

1. [n -DOS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decrescendo

decrement
decremental
decremental conduction
decrements
decrepit
decrepitate
decrepitated
decrepitates
decrepitating
decrepitation
decrepitation
decrepitations
decrepitly
decrepitude
decrepitudes
decrescendo (current term)
decrescendos
decrescent
decretal
decretal
decretals
decretive
decretory
decrew
decrewed
decrewing
decrews
decrial
decrials
decried

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