Meaning of diminuendo in English

1. Pronunciation

   /dəˌmɪn(j)əˈwɛndoʊ/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   diminuendo

   Definitions

   1. gradually decreasing in volume

   Synonyms

   • decreasing

2. Noun

   diminuendo

   Etymology

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

   Definitions

   1. (music) a gradual decrease in loudness