A1 noun Neutre

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
crescendo
Verb
crescendo
Adverbe
crescendo
Apparenté
increase
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : crescendo

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
crescendo
Verb
crescendo
Adverbe
crescendo
Apparenté
increase

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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

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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : crescendo

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rock

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A style of popular music that emerged in the 1950s, characterized by a strong beat and the use of electric guitars, bass, and drums. It is often loud and energetic, encompassing various sub-genres from soft to heavy sounds.

pop

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A genre of popular music that usually has a strong beat and a melody that is easy to remember. It is designed to be widely liked and is often played on the radio and in public places.

studio

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A studio is a special room where people do creative work like painting, filming, or making music. In the music world, it is a soundproof place with equipment used for recording and practicing songs.

band

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A group of musicians who play music together, typically focusing on genres like rock, pop, or jazz. It usually consists of several members playing different instruments such as guitars, drums, and keyboards.

piano

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A large musical instrument with a row of black and white keys that are pressed to make sound. It produces music by hitting wire strings with small hammers and is used in many styles of music.

instrument

A1

An object that is played to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum. It can also be a tool used by scientists or doctors to do very exact work.

bass

A1

The bass is the lowest range of musical notes or the lowest-sounding part in a piece of music. It also refers to a person with a very deep singing voice or instruments like the bass guitar that play low notes.

sharp

A1

In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

note

A1

In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

flat

A1

In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

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