crescendo

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(cre-scen-do) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a gradual increase in loudness in music.

Example Sentence

The crescendo in the music added to the power of the performance.

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