Associations to the word «Diminuendo»

Wiktionary

DIMINUENDO, noun. (music) A dynamic mark directing that a passage is to be played gradually more softly
DIMINUENDO, noun. (music) A passage having this mark
DIMINUENDO, adverb. (music) played in this style
DIMINUENDO, adjective. (music) describing a passage having this mark

Dictionary definition

DIMINUENDO, noun. (music) a gradual decrease in loudness.
DIMINUENDO, adjective. Gradually decreasing in volume.

Wise words

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