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Crescendo

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Music Dynamics

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

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The pianist’s hands flowed over the keys as the piece crescendoed.
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Not Abrupt

A 'crescendo' is not sudden; it emphasizes a slow build-up in music or situations.

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Her nervousness crescendoed as the interview time approached.
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Culminating Point

The climax of a crescendo is often where the music or action reaches its peak.

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