Diminuendo
noun
A decrease in loudness in a piece of music.
The piece ended with a beautiful diminuendo, fading into the quietest whisper of sound.
Often appears as...
- gradual diminuendo
- play with diminuendo
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Becoming softer or fainter.
The note was a diminuendo from what previously had been a loud and consistent tone.
Often appears as...
- diminuendo tone
- diminuendo sound
noun
A decrease in loudness in a piece of music.
The piece ended with a beautiful diminuendo, fading into the quietest whisper of sound.
Often appears as...
- gradual diminuendo
- play with diminuendo
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Becoming softer or fainter.
The note was a diminuendo from what previously had been a loud and consistent tone.
Often appears as...
- diminuendo tone
- diminuendo sound
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Music Dynamics
Used in music to indicate a gradual reduction of volume.
Note the sheet music's diminuendo marking, urging players to softly fade out.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Effect
Creates a sense of calmness or conclusion in music.
The symphony's final diminuendo left the audience in a reflective silence.
Pro Tip 3/3Orchestration
Signifies orchestral harmony lowering volume together, not just solo instruments.
The orchestra's diminuendo was well-coordinated, showcasing the conductor's skill.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Dynamics
Used in music to indicate a gradual reduction of volume.
Note the sheet music's diminuendo marking, urging players to softly fade out.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Effect
Creates a sense of calmness or conclusion in music.
The symphony's final diminuendo left the audience in a reflective silence.
Pro Tip 3/3Orchestration
Signifies orchestral harmony lowering volume together, not just solo instruments.
The orchestra's diminuendo was well-coordinated, showcasing the conductor's skill.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Dynamics
Used in music to indicate a gradual reduction of volume.
Note the sheet music's diminuendo marking, urging players to softly fade out.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Effect
Creates a sense of calmness or conclusion in music.
The symphony's final diminuendo left the audience in a reflective silence.
Pro Tip 3/3Orchestration
Signifies orchestral harmony lowering volume together, not just solo instruments.
The orchestra's diminuendo was well-coordinated, showcasing the conductor's skill.
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