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crescendo

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
a gradual increase in loudness, or the moment when a noise or piece of music is at its loudest:

Examples:

There are few crescendos and diminuendos in the score.
There was a crescendo of noise from the fans that lasted three or four minutes.
reach a crescendo The music reached a crescendo.
2
an increase in excitement, danger, or action, or the moment when it reaches its highest point:

Examples:

There has been a rising crescendo of violence in the region.
reach a crescendo The criticism reached a crescendo last month.
3
a gradual increase in loudness, or the moment when a noise or piece of music is at its loudest

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