cre·scen·do
/krəˈSHendō/
noun
- the loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound."the port engine's sound rose to a crescendo"
- the highest point reached in a progressive increase of intensity."the hysteria reached a crescendo around the spring festival"
- a gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music."each time the key changes, there is a gradual crescendo"
adverb
with a gradual increase in loudness.
"in the upper three parts there are groups of longer notes played crescendo"
adjective
gradually increasing in loudness.
"a short crescendo kettledrum roll"
verb
increase in loudness or intensity.
"the reluctant cheers began to crescendo"
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Crescendo Academy of Music is a music school that offers private and group instruction in instrumental and vocal music.