(cresc.) crescendo

Definition: The Italian musical term crescendo (abbreviated cresc.) is an indication to gradually increase the volume of a song until otherwise noted.

A crescendo is marked by a horizontal, opening angle which may be followed by another dynamics command (see image).

Opposite of diminuendo and, of course, decrescendo.

Also Known As:

• en croissant; devenir plus fort; augmentez; plus en plus fort (Fr)
• anschwellend; lauter werdend; wachsend (Ger)

Common Misspellings: cresendo, crecendo





More Musical Abbreviations:

• rall.
• sfz
• mp
• allarg.
• fp