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CRESCENDO

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adverb)
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There are 4 meanings of the word Crescendo.

How to pronounce crescendo:

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Crescendo - as a noun

(music) a gradual increase in loudness

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intensity12loudness9volume11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Crescendo - as an adjective satellite

(music) gradually increasing in volume

Crescendo - as a verb

Grow louder

Example: "The music crescendoes here"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decrescendo17

Crescendo - as an adverb

Gradually increasing in force or loudness.

Example Sentences

"The music reached a dramatic crescendo."
"The speech began to build in a crescendo of applause."
"The tension in the room rose to a crescendo as the jury delivered its verdict."
"The movie ended with a stunning crescendo of special effects."
"Her career reached a crescendo with the release of her latest album."
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Word Game Points

Is CRESCENDO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, crescendo is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRESCENDO has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CRESCENDO a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crescendo is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRESCENDO has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is CRESCENDO a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crescendo is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRESCENDO has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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