1. a gradual increase in loudness or intensity
Usage: music
2. the peak or climax of something that increases gradually

1. to increase gradually in loudness or intensity

Examples

• The orchestra played a beautiful crescendo in the final movement.
• The applause reached a crescendo as the performer took her bow.
• The argument crescendoed into a full-blown fight.
• The storm built to a crescendo before finally breaking.
• Her voice crescendoed dramatically during the aria.
• The tension in the room crescendoed as the results were announced.
• The music crescendoed to an exciting climax.