crescendo
UK/kri:'ʃendәu/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music; the peak of such an increase.
渐强；高潮
v.
To gradually increase in loudness or intensity.
逐渐增强
adv.
With a gradual increase in loudness or force.
渐强地
Root Breakdown
Loanwordcrescendoother
=crescendo
Example Sentences
- 1.
The orchestral piece reached a crescendo of thunderous sound.