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(cre-scen-do) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a gradual increase in loudness in music.

Example Sentence

The music's crescendo became very loud.

More Example Sentences

The crescendo surprised everyone in the audience.

Synonyms

increase; rise; build-up

Antonyms

decrease; decline; dimunition

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Rhymes

  • endo
  • sendo
  • vendo

  • crescendo
  • nintendo
  • oquendo

  • caliendo
  • innuendo
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