# decrescendo

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌdiːkɹɪˈʃɛndəʊ/

## Definitions
1. An instruction to play gradually more softly.
2. A gradual decrease in volume or loudness of a piece of music.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Italian decrescendo.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/decrescendo