crescendo

Definition

  • noun: a gradual increase in the loudness of a sound or section of music
  • noun: a gradual increase
  • used as a direction in music
  • synonyms: increasing

Examples

  • The excitement reaches its 'crescendo' [='climax', 'peak'] when he comes on stage.

  • The noise rose to a 'crescendo'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I can hear it! Look outside, Mommy! They're playing music! - How do you do that? - Wait. Here comes the crescendo! How beautiful, is it not? The Bailey area is quarantined. All significant witnesses have been detained. A recording device was found wired into (..)
    2005 V for Vendetta