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diminuendo

[ dih-min-yoo-en-doh ]
/ dɪˌmɪn yuˈɛn doʊ /
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adjective, adverb
gradually reducing in force or loudness; decrescendo (opposed to crescendo).
noun, plural di·min·u·en·does.
a gradual reduction of force or loudness.
a diminuendo passage. Symbol:>
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Origin of diminuendo

1765–75; <Italian, present participle of diminuire;see diminish

Words nearby diminuendo

diminished, diminished responsibility, diminished seventh chord, diminishing returns, diminishing returns, law of, diminuendo, diminution, diminutive, dimissory, Dimitrios I, Dimitrov
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Words related to diminuendo

attenuation, declination, depreciation, diminution, extenuation, regression, retrenchment

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British Dictionary definitions for diminuendo

diminuendo
/ (dɪˌmɪnjʊˈɛndəʊ) music /
noun plural -dos
  1. a gradual decrease in loudness or the musical direction indicating thisAbbreviation: dim, (written over the music affected) ≻
  2. a musical passage affected by a diminuendo
adjective
gradually decreasing in loudness
with a diminuendo
Also: decrescendo

Word Origin for diminuendo

C18: from Italian, from diminuire to diminish
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