cresc.

IPA/kɹˈɛsk/
IPA/kɹˈɛsk/

cresc. — abbreviation

1. a shortened written form of "crescendo" used in sheet music to show that the sou

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釋義

a shortened written form of "crescendo" used in sheet music to show that the sound should gradually become louder.

例句

Yuna circled the cresc. marking before the violins entered in measure twelve.

cresc. marking in a printed score

During rehearsal, Caleb reminded the brass section to follow the cresc. into the chorus.

follow the cresc. into + section

同義詞
  • crescendo

    the full form, used in speech and fuller music descriptions

反義詞
  • decresc.

    written abbreviation for becoming gradually softer

  • dim.

    common short form of diminuendo, also meaning gradually softer

文法句型

mark + cresc. above + line

follow the cresc.

cresc. into + section

用法筆記

Used almost only in written music. In lessons and rehearsals, musicians usually say the full word "crescendo" even when the score itself prints "cresc.".

常見錯誤

❌The conductor said "cresc." during rehearsal.
✅The conductor said "crescendo" during rehearsal.
💡'cresc.' is mainly a written marking on the page; in speech, musicians usually use the full word.
❌The note says cresc. suddenly.
✅The note says cresc. over four bars.
💡'cresc.' signals a gradual increase in loudness, not an instant jump.