Associations to the word «Crescendo»
Verb
Adverb
Wiktionary
CRESCENDO, noun. (music) An instruction to play gradually more loudly, denoted by a long, narrow angle with its apex on the left ( < ).
CRESCENDO, noun. (figuratively) A gradual increase of anything, especially to a dramatic climax.
CRESCENDO, noun. (figuratively) (nonstandard) The climax of a gradual increase.
CRESCENDO, verb. To increase in intensity, to reach or head for a crescendo.
Dictionary definition
CRESCENDO, noun. (music) a gradual increase in loudness.
CRESCENDO, verb. Grow louder; "The music crescendoes here".
CRESCENDO, adjective. Gradually increasing in volume.
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.