crescendo
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.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The 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.
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.
The cheering in the stadium reached a crescendo when the player scored.
The fans' shouting got louder and louder after the goal was made.
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Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'crescent' moon. Just as a crescent moon grows into a full circle, a crescendo grows in volume.
Quiz rápido
The sound of the waves built to a powerful ___ as the storm approached.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: crescendo
Ejemplos
The sound of the drums rose to a loud crescendo at the end of the song.
everydayThe drum noise gradually got louder until the end of the track.
The movement of the symphony concluded with a majestic orchestral crescendo.
formalThe musical piece finished with a grand increase in volume from the whole orchestra.
The cheering in the stadium reached a crescendo when the player scored.
informalThe fans' shouting got louder and louder after the goal was made.
In his analysis, the critic noted that the novel's tension builds to a dramatic crescendo.
academicThe reviewer observed that the book's excitement increases steadily until the climax.
Investor interest reached a crescendo just before the company went public.
businessThe excitement from investors peaked right before the company started selling shares.
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Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
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
Se confunde a menudo con
Decrescendo is the opposite; it means the sound is getting quieter, not louder.
While similar, a crescendo is the process of getting louder, while a climax is the final peak itself.
Notas de uso
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.
Errores comunes
Many people use 'crescendo' to mean the final peak or the loudest moment, but strictly speaking, it refers to the process of becoming louder.
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'crescent' moon. Just as a crescent moon grows into a full circle, a crescendo grows in volume.
Origen de la palabra
From the Italian word 'crescere', which means 'to grow'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
The term is a standard part of musical vocabulary worldwide, originating from the Italian tradition that dominates classical music notation.
Quiz rápido
The sound of the waves built to a powerful ___ as the storm approached.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: crescendo
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