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(decresc.) decrescendo

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Decrescendo in piano music.

A decrescendo leading to piano.

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Definition: The Italian musical command decrescendo (abbreviated decresc.) is an indication to gradually decrease the volume of the music.

The musical symbol for decrescendo is a narrowing angle, often followed by another dynamics command (see image).

Opposite of crescendo.



Also Known As: Pronunciation: dee'-creh-SHEN-doh
Common Misspellings: descrescendo, decresendo






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