Definition of decrescendo

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de·cre·scen·do    (dkr-shnd, d-) KEY   Music

ADVERB:
&
ADJECTIVE:
Abbr. dec.

With gradually diminishing force or loudness. Used chiefly as a direction.

NOUN:
pl. de·cre·scen·dos

1. A gradual decrease in force or loudness.
2. A decrescendo passage.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Italian, gerund of decrescere, to decrease, from Latin dcrscere ; see decrease

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