A LITTLE BIT SOFTER NOW: A synonym of "decrescendo," this Italian word is used to describe music that gradually gets softer.
Answer What is Diminuendo?
The Italian term "diminuendo" pertains to music and means to gradually decrease the volume. It stems from the Italian word "diminuire," meaning to diminish, and is opposite to the term "crescendo."
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