Crescendo — What Is It?
Crescendo asks for the sound to become progressively louder across a phrase or passage.
Dynamics
Crescendo
A gradual increase in dynamic level.
Crescendo asks for the sound to become progressively louder across a phrase or passage.
What Do We See in Notation?
Shown as “cresc.” or with an opening hairpin symbol.
How Is It Applied?
Avoid a sudden jump; shape an even transition from the starting dynamic to the target.
The Symbol in Notation
What Do We See in Notation?
Shown as “cresc.” or with an opening hairpin symbol.
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