Crescendi

/kɹɛˈʃɛndi/ noun

An instruction to play gradually more loudly, denoted by a long, narrow angle with its apex on the left ( < ), by musicians called a hairpin.

Definition

  1. (noun) An instruction to play gradually more loudly, denoted by a long, narrow angle with its apex on the left ( < ), by musicians called a hairpin.
  2. (noun) A gradual increase of anything, especially to a dramatic climax. “Their fighting rose in a fearsome crescendo.”
  3. (noun) The climax of a gradual increase. “Their arguing rose to a fearsome crescendo.”

Word stats

  • Crescendi contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 14.

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What does Crescendi mean?

An instruction to play gradually more loudly, denoted by a long, narrow angle with its apex on the left ( < ), by musicians called a hairpin.

How many letters are in Crescendi?

Crescendi has 9 letters.

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