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decrescendo

adjective noun verb

(music) gradually decreasing in volume

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
D
Ends with
O
Contains
EC
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

diːˌkɹɛˈʃɛndəʊ

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. (music) gradually decreasing in volume

noun

  1. (music) a gradual decrease in loudness

verb

  1. grow quieter

    “The music decrescendoes here”

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Example Sentences

The music decrescendoes here

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