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.
예시
3 / 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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'crescent' moon. Just as a crescent moon grows into a full circle, a crescendo grows in volume.
빠른 퀴즈
The sound of the waves built to a powerful ___ as the storm approached.
정답!
정답은: crescendo
예시
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.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
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.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
Many people use 'crescendo' to mean the final peak or the loudest moment, but strictly speaking, it refers to the process of becoming louder.
암기 팁
Think of a 'crescent' moon. Just as a crescent moon grows into a full circle, a crescendo grows in volume.
어원
From the Italian word 'crescere', which means 'to grow'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The term is a standard part of musical vocabulary worldwide, originating from the Italian tradition that dominates classical music notation.
빠른 퀴즈
The sound of the waves built to a powerful ___ as the storm approached.
정답!
정답은: crescendo
관련 어휘
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symphonyA long and complex piece of music written for a large group...
dynamicsIn music, dynamics refers to how loud or quiet the music is...
volumeVolume refers to the amount of space that a substance or obj...
amplitudeAmplitude refers to the maximum displacement or distance mov...
music 관련 단어
rock
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1An 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
A1The 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
A1In 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
A1In 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
A1In 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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