Definition: The Italian musical term diminuendo (abbreviated dim.) literally means “diminishing,” and is an indication to gradually decrease the volume of the music. The musical symbol for diminuendo is a closing angle, often followed by another dynamics command (see image).
Opposite of crescendo.
Opposite of crescendo.
Also Known As:
More Dynamics Commands:
- decrescendo (It)
- en diminuant; devenir moins fort; s’affaiblissant (Fr)
- verringernd; leiser werdend (Ger)
More Dynamics Commands:
