Meaning of diminuendo in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dəˌmɪn(j)əˈwɛndoʊ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    diminuendo

    Definitions

    1. gradually decreasing in volume

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    diminuendo

    Etymology

    Italian, literally ‘diminishing’, from diminuire, from Latin deminuere‘lessen’ (see diminish)

    Definitions

    1. (music) a gradual decrease in loudness

    Derived terms

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