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.
The musical symbol for decrescendo is a narrowing angle, often followed by another dynamics command (see image).
Opposite of crescendo.
Also Known As:
- diminuendo (It)
- en décroissant; plus en plus doux; en diminuant (Fr)
- abnehmend; leiser werdend (Ger)
Common Misspellings: descrescendo, decresendo
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