Decrescendo (Noun)
Meaning
(music) a gradual decrease in loudness.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The orchestra's dramatic finale ended with a beautiful decrescendo, leaving the audience in a state of calm.
- As the last notes of the piano sonata faded away, the decrescendo created a sense of longing.
- The conductor carefully guided the musicians through the decrescendo, ensuring a smooth transition to the final silence.
- The decrescendo in the final movement of the symphony was so subtle that it seemed to whisper the music away.
- The solo violinist's skillful decrescendo brought a sense of intimacy to the emotional ballad.