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1. : a gradual increase especially in the loudness of music. 2. : the peak of a gradual increase.

little by little : little by little : gradually. used as a direction in music.

with a gradual slowing of tempo ri-ˌtär-ˈdän-dō, ˌrē- : with a gradual slowing of tempo. used as a direction in music. ritardando noun.

noun. an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color. the tones or sounds employed, occurring in single line (melody) or multiple lines (harmony), and sounded or to be sounded by one or more voices or instruments, or both.

The crescendo of noise was continuous. The applause rose to a crescendo and cameras clicked. There was a crescendo of parliamentary and press criticism. And now the story reaches a crescendo.

A crescendo is an increase in volume gradually over a period of time. Crescendo is an Italian word that was first used in music in the 18th century by Domenec Terradellas. In a musical score, crescendo may be shortened to cresc., but the meaning is the same.

a little Italian term for a little. Typically used to modify tempo markings as in "accelerando poco a poco" meaning "getting faster little by little."

Italian term for little. Typically used to modify tempo markings as in " accelerando poco a poco " meaning "getting faster little by little." a little, as in poco piu allegro (a little faster)is found in directions to performers, as in poco allegro, although un poco allegro, a little fast, would be more accurate.

Music becoming gradually slower ritardando in American English (ˌritɑːrˈdɑːndou, Italian ˌʀitɑːʀˈdɑːndɔ) adjective or adverb. Music. becoming gradually slower. [1805–15; ‹ It, ger.

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So next time you are listening to a piece of music, try to separate out the parts and listen to how each of the Elements of Music are being used. Listen for the Dynamics, Form, Harmony, Melody, Rhythm, Texture, Timbre and Tonality. You might even want to start keeping a listening journal of the music you hear.

The different styles of music are art music, folk music, and popular music. Within these broad categories, styles include Western art music, rock, and jazz. Within these styles, even more specific styles can be distinguished, such as progressive rock and punk rock.