decrescendo

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Synonyms: crescendo, decrescent, decrescence, decrescendos

Antonyms: crescendo, decrescent, decrescence, decrescendos

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|music}} An instruction to play [[gradually]] more [[softly]].
2. A gradual [[decrease]] in [[volume]] or [[loudness]] of a piece of [[music]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|music}} To gradually become quieter

Adjective

1. becoming [[quieter]] gradually.

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