Crescendoing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /krə-ˈshen-(ˌ)dō/ cre·scen·do

Meaning & Definition of Crescendoing

Crescendoing (noun)

  1. a gradual increase; specifically, a gradual increase in volume of a musical passage
  2. the peak of a gradual increase, climax
  3. a crescendo musical passage

Crescendoing (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in peaking, cresting

    similar: cresting, peaking, blowing up, bulking, distending, inflating, puffing (up), heightening, intensifying, redoubling, jumping, rocketing, skyrocketing, surging, accelerating, accumulating, appreciating, ballooning, booming, building up, burgeoning, climbing, enlarging, escalating, expanding, gaining, increasing, mounting, multiplying, mushrooming, proliferating, rising, rolling up, snowballing, spreading, swelling, waxing
    opposite: contracting, decreasing, diminishing, dwindling, lessening, receding, waning

Related Entry: Crescendo (noun)

Crescendo is a different word from Crescendoing. The synonyms below are for crescendo, not for crescendoing.

  1. the highest part or point

    "excitement in the auditorium slowly built up and reached its crescendo when the star walked on stage"

    similar: acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high noon, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith
    related: bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot
    opposite: bottom, nadir, rock bottom
    near: abyss, base, foot, minimum

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Crescendoing

The most common words with a similar meaning to Crescendoing:

cresting, peaking, blowing up, bulking, distending, inflating, puffing (up), heightening, intensifying, redoubling, jumping, rocketing, skyrocketing, surging, accelerating, accumulating, appreciating, ballooning, booming, building up, burgeoning, climbing, enlarging, escalating, expanding, gaining, increasing, mounting, multiplying, mushrooming, proliferating, rising, rolling up, snowballing, spreading, swelling, waxing

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Crescendoing

Words with the opposite meaning of Crescendoing:

contracting, decreasing, diminishing, dwindling, lessening, receding, waning

Word Forms of Crescendoing

Inflections: crescendos, crescendoes, crescendi

Derived words: crescendo (intransitive verb)

Origin & Etymology of Crescendoing

borrowed from Italian, noun derivative of crescendo "increasing," gerund of crescere "to increase, grow," going back to Latin crēscere "to come into existence, increase in size or numbers" crescent:1

First known use: 1775

Frequently Asked Questions about Crescendoing

What does "Crescendoing" mean?

"Crescendoing" means a gradual increase; specifically, a gradual increase in volume of a musical passage. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a gradual increase; specifically, a gradual increase in volume of a musical passage.

What is another word for "Crescendoing"?

Other words for "Crescendoing" include cresting, peaking, blowing up, bulking, distending, inflating, puffing (up) and heightening. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Crescendoing" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Crescendoing"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Crescendoing". Common alternatives include cresting, peaking, blowing up, bulking, distending, inflating, puffing (up), heightening, intensifying and redoubling.

What is the opposite of "Crescendoing"?

Antonyms of "Crescendoing" include contracting, decreasing, diminishing, dwindling, lessening, receding and waning.

Is "Crescendoing" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Crescendoing" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Crescendoing"?

"Crescendoing" is pronounced /krə-ˈshen-(ˌ)dō/ and divided into syllables as cre·scen·do.

What is the origin of the word "Crescendoing"?

"Crescendoing" comes from borrowed from Italian, noun derivative of crescendo "increasing," gerund of crescere "to increase, grow," going back to Latin crēscere "to come into existence, increase in size or numbers" crescent:1. First known use: 1775.

What is another word for "Crescendoing" meaning "as in peaking, cresting"?

When "Crescendoing" (verb) means as in peaking, cresting, synonyms include cresting, peaking, blowing up, bulking, distending and inflating. Opposites in this sense include contracting, decreasing, diminishing and dwindling.