A1 noun محايد

crescendo

/krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

A crescendo is a gradual increase in the volume of sound or music. It can also describe any situation where the intensity or excitement of something builds up to a peak.

أمثلة

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1

The sound of the drums rose to a loud crescendo at the end of the song.

The drum noise gradually got louder until the end of the track.

2

The movement of the symphony concluded with a majestic orchestral crescendo.

The musical piece finished with a grand increase in volume from the whole orchestra.

3

The cheering in the stadium reached a crescendo when the player scored.

The fans' shouting got louder and louder after the goal was made.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
crescendo
Verb
crescendo
ظرف
crescendo
مرتبط
increase
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a 'crescent' moon. Just as a crescent moon grows into a full circle, a crescendo grows in volume.

اختبار سريع

The sound of the waves built to a powerful ___ as the storm approached.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: crescendo

أمثلة

1

The sound of the drums rose to a loud crescendo at the end of the song.

everyday

The drum noise gradually got louder until the end of the track.

2

The movement of the symphony concluded with a majestic orchestral crescendo.

formal

The musical piece finished with a grand increase in volume from the whole orchestra.

3

The cheering in the stadium reached a crescendo when the player scored.

informal

The fans' shouting got louder and louder after the goal was made.

4

In his analysis, the critic noted that the novel's tension builds to a dramatic crescendo.

academic

The reviewer observed that the book's excitement increases steadily until the climax.

5

Investor interest reached a crescendo just before the company went public.

business

The excitement from investors peaked right before the company started selling shares.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
crescendo
Verb
crescendo
ظرف
crescendo
مرتبط
increase

تلازمات شائعة

build to a crescendo to gradually increase in intensity
reach a crescendo to arrive at the loudest or most intense point
orchestral crescendo an increase in volume by a full orchestra
dramatic crescendo a very exciting or sudden increase in volume
sudden crescendo a quick rise in sound level

العبارات الشائعة

reach a crescendo

to hit the highest point of noise or activity

a crescendo of noise

a loud buildup of sound

mounting crescendo

a rising level of excitement or sound

يُخلط عادةً مع

crescendo vs decrescendo

Decrescendo is the opposite; it means the sound is getting quieter, not louder.

crescendo vs climax

While similar, a crescendo is the process of getting louder, while a climax is the final peak itself.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

In music, crescendo is used as a direction to the performer. In general English, it is often used metaphorically to describe emotions or events that are getting more intense.

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أخطاء شائعة

Many people use 'crescendo' to mean the final peak or the loudest moment, but strictly speaking, it refers to the process of becoming louder.

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a 'crescent' moon. Just as a crescent moon grows into a full circle, a crescendo grows in volume.

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أصل الكلمة

From the Italian word 'crescere', which means 'to grow'.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun; plural can be 'crescendos' or 'crescendi'. Often follows the verbs 'reach' or 'build to'.
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السياق الثقافي

The term is a standard part of musical vocabulary worldwide, originating from the Italian tradition that dominates classical music notation.

اختبار سريع

The sound of the waves built to a powerful ___ as the storm approached.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: crescendo

مزيد من كلمات music

guitar

A1

A musical instrument that usually has six strings and a long neck. It is played by plucking or strumming the strings with your fingers or a pick.

octave

A1

An octave is the distance between two musical notes where the higher note has double the frequency of the lower one. In a standard musical scale, it includes eight notes, such as from one 'C' to the next 'C' above it.

measure

A1

In music, a measure is a small section of a piece of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is the space between two vertical lines on a musical staff that helps musicians keep track of the rhythm.

cello

A1

A large musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow. The player sits down and holds the instrument between their knees while playing.

clarinet

A1

A musical instrument shaped like a long black tube with metal keys. You play it by blowing into a mouthpiece with a single reed to create sound.

oboe

A1

An oboe is a musical instrument that belongs to the woodwind family. It has a long, thin body and uses a double reed to create a high, clear, and distinct sound.

trumpet

A1

A musical instrument made of brass that you play by blowing into it and pressing three valves. It has a bright, powerful sound and is often used in jazz, classical music, and marching bands.

drum

A1

A musical instrument made of a hollow body covered with a tight skin or plastic. It is played by hitting it with sticks or your hands to create a rhythmic sound.

timpani

A1

Timpani are large, bowl-shaped drums usually made of copper and played in an orchestra. They are also called kettledrums because they look like big pots and can be tuned to specific musical notes.

concert

A1

A musical performance given in public by one or more musicians. It can range from a small group in a cafe to a large orchestra in a grand hall.

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