Meaning & use

crescendo

noun·Advanced

A gradual increase in the loudness or intensity of sound, especially in music.

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The symphony built to a thunderous crescendo before falling suddenly silent.

The crowd's cheering rose to a crescendo as the final buzzer approached.

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Crescendo is often used figuratively for any rising intensity, not only in music, as in tension building to a crescendo.

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