decrescendo (n.)

  1. (music) a gradual decrease in loudness

    [ Syn: diminuendo ]

    decrescendo (adj.)

  1. gradually decreasing in volume

    [ Syn: diminuendo ]

    decrescendo (v.)

  1. grow quieter; The music decrescendoes here'

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