noun🔗ShareA dynamic mark directing that a passage is to be played gradually more softly"The composer marked several sections of the music with diminuendos, instructing the musicians to gradually decrease the volume. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA passage having this mark"The sheet music was filled with crescendos and diminuendos, making the piece very expressive. "musicmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(metaphoric) The gradual dying away of something."The diminuendos of their summer romance were noticeable as school started and they spent less time together. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading