augmentez

Definition: The French musical phrase augmentez le son, or simply augmentez, is an indication to gradually increase the volume of the music; to “augment the sound.” Opposite of en diminuant.

• Note: The French term for augmented chord is un accord augmenté.

Also Known As:

• crescendo (It)
• en croissant; devenir plus fort (Fr)
• anschwellend; wachsend (Ger)

Pronunciation: ohhg-men-taee






More French Musical Terms:

• à volonté
• fort-doux
• rapide
• ralentissez
• légèrement