Decrescendo

Synonyms of decrescendo

• fading
• diminuendo
• decrease in volume

Antonyms of decrescendo

• crescendo
• increasing
• growing louder

Collocations of decrescendo

soft decrescendo

Frequency: 80 %

The singer's voice faded into a soft decrescendo.

gradual decrescendo

Frequency: 70 %

The music faded away with a gradual decrescendo.

sudden decrescendo

Frequency: 60 %

The sound of the crashing waves ended with a sudden decrescendo.

subtle decrescendo

Frequency: 50 %

The background music ended with a subtle decrescendo.

dramatic decrescendo

Frequency: 45 %

The orchestra ended the piece with a dramatic decrescendo.

Idiomatic Expressions for decrescendo

• Phrase: hit a decrescendo
  Meaning: to reach a point of diminishing intensity or volume
  Usage: The argument hit a decrescendo as both parties calmed down.