crescendo
nounHow many syllables in crescendo?
There are 3 syllables in the word crescendo.How to pronounce crescendo:
Definition of crescendo:
- crescendo (noun):
- a gradual increase
- a gradual increase in volume of a musical passage
Synonyms for crescendo:
intensity
swell
volume
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