Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
diminuendo
noun
/dɪˌmɪn.juˈɛn.doʊ/
Definition
A gradual decrease in loudness or intensity in music.
Examples
- As the symphony reached its climax, the composer wrote a diminuendo to gracefully lower the volume.
- The diminuendo in the final section conveyed a sense of fading beauty.
Meaning
The term refers to a musical direction that instructs the performer to play more softly over a certain passage.
Synonyms
- decrescendo
- softening
- decrease
