decrescendo

• Bezeichnet ein allmähliches Leiserwerden oder Nachlassen, vor allem in der Musik als dynamische Vortragsbezeichnung.

Describes a gradual decrease in loudness or intensity, typically used in music.

1. Gradually decreasing in volumeC1formal

   Becoming softer or quieter over time, often used in music to describe a passage that diminishes in loudness.

   allmählich leiser werdend

   • The orchestra played a decrescendo passage at the end of the symphony.
   • The singer's voice moved into a decrescendo as the song concluded.
   • The decrescendo section of the piece required careful control from the musicians.

   Synonymediminishingdiminuendofadinglesseningsoftening

   Antonymecrescendo

• Musikalischer Fachbegriff für die allmähliche Verringerung der Lautstärke oder Intensität eines musikalischen Vortrags; auch allgemein für ein allmähliches Abnehmen, Nachlassen oder Schwächerwerden.

A musical term referring to a gradual decrease in loudness or intensity in a piece of music.

1. Gradual decrease in loudnessB2formalart

   A musical term indicating a gradual reduction in volume or intensity of sound.

   Allmähliche Verringerung der Lautstärke

   • The orchestra played a beautiful decrescendo at the end of the symphony.
   • The conductor signaled for a decrescendo in the final bars.
   • The piece ends with a long decrescendo, fading into silence.

   Synonymediminuendodiminutionfadefade out

   Antonymecrescendoincreaseswell

• Musikfachbegriff für das allmähliche Leiserwerden oder Nachlassen von Klang, Lautstärke oder Intensität.

A verb used in music to indicate a gradual decrease in volume or intensity.

1. Grow quieterC1formal

   To gradually decrease in volume or intensity, especially in music.

   Leiser werden

   • The orchestra began to decrescendo as the piece neared its end.
   • The singer's voice decrescendoed softly into silence.
   • The conductor signaled the musicians to decrescendo during the final bars.

   Synonymedie awaydiminishdiminuendofadesoftensubsidetaper offwane

   Antonymecrescendoincreaseswell