Pronunciation

/krəˈʃɛndəʊ/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun or Verb

Definition

Crescendo refers to a gradual increase in the intensity or volume of sound, music, or activity.

Examples

1. “The music reached a powerful crescendo during the finale.”

2. “Tensions built to a crescendo as the deadline approached.”

Additional Information

In music notation, a crescendo is often indicated by the symbol ‘⟶’ or ‘⟨’ to denote increasing volume or intensity over time.