Crescendo

crescendo

noun kre-SHEN-do Rare

Origin: from Italian crescere, to grow

Also means

a gradual increase in loudness

Usage Note

Crescendo (abbr. cresc.) is one of the most common dynamic markings. In everyday German speech, 'ein Crescendo an Protesten' is also used metaphorically for something building to a peak.

Examples

"Das Crescendo vor der Klimax war überwältigend."

Natural Translation

The crescendo before the climax was overwhelming.

Literal Translation

The crescendo before the climax was overwhelming.

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