Diminuendo

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˌmɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

Origin

Italian

Full definition of diminuendo

Noun

1. (music) A dynamic mark directing that a passage is to be played gradually more softly
2. (music) A passage having this mark

Adverb

1. (music) played in this style

Adjective

1. (music) describing a passage having this mark

Antonyms

• crescendo