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Dynamics

Decrescendo

A gradual decrease in dynamic level.

Decrescendo indicates that the sound should become progressively softer.

The Symbol in Notation
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Decrescendo — What Is It?

Decrescendo indicates that the sound should become progressively softer.

The Symbol in Notation

What Do We See in Notation?

A gradual decrease in dynamic level.

Related Terms

♪CrescendoA gradual increase in dynamic level.›♪DiminuendoA gradual decrease in volume.›♪FortePlaying at a strong, loud dynamic level.›♪FortissimoA very strong, very loud dynamic level.›♪Mezzo forteA moderately strong dynamic level.›♪Mezzo pianoA moderately soft dynamic level.›
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