noun🔗ShareAn instruction to play gradually more loudly, denoted by a long, narrow angle with its apex on the left ( < ), by musicians called a hairpin."The music teacher instructed the students to play the piece with a crescendo, gradually increasing the volume throughout the final movement. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA gradual increase of anything, especially to a dramatic climax."Their fighting rose in a fearsome crescendo."musicsoundstageeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe climax of a gradual increase."Their arguing rose to a fearsome crescendo."musicsoundstageeventachievementartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo increase in intensity; to reach or head for a crescendo."The band crescendoed and then suddenly went silent."musicsoundstageartentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareGradually increasing in force or loudness."The music played crescendo, filling the room with increasing power and emotion. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
