"diminuendo"Meghatározása és Jelentése

What is "diminuendo"?

Diminuendo is a musical term that indicates a gradual decrease in loudness over a passage. It directs the performer to slowly reduce the volume of the music, creating a softening effect. Diminuendo is often marked by the word "dim." or by the greater than symbol (>). This technique helps to create a fading or tapering effect in the music, adding expression and subtlety to the performance.