crescendo
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/krəˈʃendəʊ/
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/krəˈʃendəʊ/
noun
R
A gradual increase in the volume of music or sound.
The music reached a crescendo as the orchestra played louder and louder.
R
The point at which a sound or noise becomes the loudest.
The argument escalated to a crescendo, with both parties shouting at the top of their lungs.
translation
A gradual increase in the volume of music or sound.; The point at which a sound or noise becomes the loudest.
Word Forms
Plural
crescendos