Meaning of decrescendo | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An instruction to play gradually more softly.
2. A gradual decrease in volume or loudness of a piece of music.

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Examples

“The peace was ended by the sound of an approaching train, the steady exhaust beat that has its own appeal, and amid a cloud of steam a rebuilt "Scot" burst from under the bridge at the south end of the station, and roared past at high speed. A long line of lighted windows flashed past, and then, in decrescendo, the sound and fury passed northwards.”

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