Synonyms for crescendo
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An instruction to play gradually more loudly, denoted by a long, narrow angle with its apex on the left ( < ), by musicians called a hairpin.
Related words
- Is a kind of
- rise
Forms
- Plural
- crescendos → surges, growths, increases, amplifications…
Example sentences
- surge We're witnessing a surge in Algerian nationalism.
- amplification The amplification of DNA via PCR is a necessary step for many kinds of tests.
- upsurge An upsurge in cases reminded the people that the pandemic was not over yet.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| crescendo | rising | |
| surge | rising | |
| amplification | rising | |
| upsurge | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- gain1
- 5 letters
- boost1, surge1
- 6 letters
- growth1
- 7 letters
- upsurge2
- 8 letters
- increase2
- 13 letters
- amplification5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (upsurge2 = 2 syllables).