Definition
- (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.
- (noun) A gradual increase of anything, especially to a dramatic climax. “Their fighting rose in a fearsome crescendo.”
- (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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Frequently asked questions
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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