Pronunciation: /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/
noun a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
A1 The music started quietly and then built up to a crescendo.
A2 The tension in the room reached a crescendo as the final exam approached.
B1 The argument between the two colleagues reached a crescendo before finally calming down.
B2 The orchestra played with such passion that the music reached a powerful crescendo.
C1 The political unrest in the country reached a crescendo, leading to protests and demonstrations.
C2 The emotions in the room reached a dramatic crescendo as the actor delivered his final lines.
verb to reach a point of intensity or force
A1 The music gradually crescendoed as the orchestra played.
A2 She crescendoed her voice to get the attention of the noisy crowd.
B1 The tension in the room crescendoed as the meeting went on.
B2 The excitement crescendoed as the team scored the winning goal.
C1 The political unrest crescendoed leading to widespread protests.
C2 The conflict between the two countries crescendoed into a full-scale war.
formal The orchestra reached a powerful crescendo during the final movement of the symphony.
informal The music slowly built up to a crescendo before the big finale.
slang The party was really boring at first, but it hit a crescendo once the DJ started playing.
figurative Tensions between the two countries have been escalating, reaching a crescendo in recent weeks.
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