Diminuendo (Adjective)
Meaning
(music) gradually decreasing in volume.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The conductor expertly guided the orchestra through the diminuendo, bringing the piece to a gentle close.
- As the final notes of the sonata faded away, the pianist's fingers seemed to whisper the diminuendo, leaving the audience in silence.
- The diminuendo in the final movement of the symphony created a haunting atmosphere, evoking feelings of longing and loss.
- The musicians carefully observed the diminuendo markings in the score, gradually decreasing the volume to create a sense of tension.
- The composer's use of diminuendo in the final bars of the piece added a sense of melancholy, underscoring the themes of the music.