How do you pronounce Decrescendo?

Decrescendo is pronounced "deh-kreh-SHEN-doh".

What is the opposite of Decrescendo?

The opposite of Decrescendo includes: Crescendo.

Decrescendo

Gradually getting softer.

About Decrescendo

Decrescendo (abbreviated decresc.) is synonymous with diminuendoDiminuendoGradually getting softer; decreasing in volume.View full entry → and indicates a gradual reduction in volume. The term is often paired with a hairpin symbol.

More dynamics terms

Fortissimo

Very loud; much louder than forte.

Rinforzando

A sudden increase in volume on a single note or short passage.

Mezzo piano

Moderately soft; half as soft as piano.

Smorzando

Dying away in tone and speed.

Fortepiano

Loud then immediately soft; a sudden dynamic contrast on a single note.

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Synonyms

Diminuendo

Antonyms

Crescendo

Diminuendo Calando Morendo

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Da Capo al CodaReturn to the beginning and play until the coda sign, then skip to the coda section
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Dal Segno al CodaRepeat from the sign to the coda mark, then jump to the coda section
Dal Segno al FineReturn to the segno sign and play until the word Fine marks the end
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