noun🔗ShareA dynamic mark directing that a passage is to be played gradually more softly"The music reached a powerful climax, followed by a long diminuendo as the instruments slowly faded away. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA passage having this mark"The sheet music indicated a diminuendo near the end of the song, so the pianist gradually softened her touch. "musicmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(metaphoric) The gradual dying away of something."The teacher noticed a diminuendo in the students' attention span as the afternoon wore on. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDescribing a passage having this mark"The music had a diminuendo ending, fading softly until it was barely audible. "musicsoundmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗SharePlayed in this style"The music played diminuendo, fading softly until it was barely audible. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
