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crescendo

/kɹɪʃˈɛndoʊ/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

adjective

  1. (music) gradually increasing in volume

noun

  1. (music) a gradual increase in loudness

verb

  1. grow louder
    “The music crescendoes here”

Synonyms for crescendo

Antonyms of crescendo

Words that rhyme with crescendo

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