diminuendo

diminuendo
/di min'yooh en"doh/, adj., adv., n., pl. diminuendoes. Music.
adj., adv.
1. gradually reducing in force or loudness; decrescendo (opposed to crescendo).
n.
2. a gradual reduction of force or loudness.
3. a diminuendo passage. Symbol: >
[1765-75; < It, prp. of diminuire; see DIMINISH]

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