Activities Hobbies (cresc.) crescendo Share PINTEREST Email Print A crescendo leading into fortissimo. Image © Brandy Kraemer Hobbies Playing Music Playing Piano Music Education Playing Guitar Home Recording Contests Couponing Freebies Frugal Living Fine Arts & Crafts Astrology Card Games & Gambling Cars & Motorcycles Learn More By Brandy Kraemer Updated on 03/17/17 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) Pronunciation: Common Misspellings: cresendo, crecendoMore Musical Abbreviations: rall. sfz mp allarg. fp Featured Video