A1 noun Neutral

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.

Ejemplos

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
crescendo
Verb
crescendo
Adverbio
crescendo
Relacionado
increase
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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

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
crescendo
Verb
crescendo
Adverbio
crescendo
Relacionado
increase

Colocaciones comunes

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

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

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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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.

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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.

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Truco para recordar

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

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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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