Definitions for: Decrescendo

[n] (music) a gradual decrease in loudness
[adj] gradually decreasing in volume
[v] grow quieter, of sound; "The music decrescendoes here"

Webster (1913) Definition: De`cres*cen"do, a. & adv. [It.] (Mus.)
With decreasing volume of sound; -- a direction to
performers, either written upon the staff (abbreviated Dec.,
or Decresc.), or indicated by the sign.

Synonyms: decreasing, diminuendo, diminuendo

Antonyms: crescendo

See Also: decrease, diminish, fall, lessen, softness

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