Crescendo (Noun)
Meaning
(music) a gradual increase in loudness.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The symphony built up to a crescendo of sound that shook the rafters.
- The drums beat louder and louder, creating a crescendo of rhythmic energy that got the crowd moving.
- The string section swelled to a crescendo in the finale of the concerto.
- The opera singer's voice grew in power and volume, reaching a thrilling crescendo on the final note.
- As the jazz band launched into the final chorus, the music built up to a crescendo of trumpets, saxophones, and crashing cymbals.