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diminuendo

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective diminuendo has 1 sense
  1. decrescendo, diminuendo - gradually decreasing in volume
    Antonym: increasing (indirect, via decreasing)
Noun diminuendo has 1 sense
  1. decrescendo, diminuendo - (music) a gradual decrease in loudness
    --1 is a kind of softness

Definitions from the Web

Diminuendo

Part of speech: Noun

Sense: A gradual decrease or fading away of sound, often represented in musical notation by the symbol "dim.".

Sample sentence: The conductor signaled the musicians to play the passage with a diminuendo, creating a soft and delicate sound.

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense: Describing a gradual decreasing or fading quality.

Sample sentence: The sunset's diminuendo hues painted the sky with gentle shades of pink and orange.

Part of speech: Adverb

Sense: In a gradual decreasing or fading manner.

Sample sentence: The applause faded diminuendo as the audience held their breath in awe.

Part of speech: Verb

Sense: To perform or mark with a gradual decrease in volume or intensity.

Sample sentence: The pianist skillfully diminuendoed the final notes, leaving the audience in a state of awe and silence.

Part of speech: Local

Sense: A community event or festival that is particularly popular or significant within a specific region or locality.

Sample sentence: The annual harvest fair is the diminuendo of our town, attracting visitors from all neighboring areas.

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