diminuendo
It is also called decrescendo. This topic is part of Music Theory within Music. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
diminuendo trivia questions
Diminuendo means to gradually become what?
Answer: Softer
Bonus fact: It is also called decrescendo.
What symbol commonly represents diminuendo?
Answer: Closing hairpin >
Bonus fact: The narrowing hairpin indicates decreasing volume.
Which term is essentially synonymous with diminuendo?
Answer: Decrescendo
Bonus fact: Both instruct performers to reduce volume gradually.
What is the opposite of crescendo?
Answer: Diminuendo
Bonus fact: Diminuendo or decrescendo means gradually softer.
What does a crescendo tell musicians to do?
Answer: Gradually get louder
Bonus fact: The opposite of crescendo is diminuendo or decrescendo.