
Crescendo
Music Dynamics
In music, 'crescendo' indicates a section should gradually get louder, often creating excitement.

The pianist’s hands flowed over the keys as the piece crescendoed.
Not Abrupt
A 'crescendo' is not sudden; it emphasizes a slow build-up in music or situations.

Her nervousness crescendoed as the interview time approached.
Culminating Point
The climax of a crescendo is often where the music or action reaches its peak.

The movie’s tension crescendoed in the final chase scene.
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AmplificationAugmentClimaxIncreaseIntensificationPeakRiseSwell
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