1. with increasing speed and intensity
Usage: musical term

Examples

• The conductor signaled for the orchestra to play stringendo in the final measures.
• The pianist executed the stringendo passage with remarkable precision.
• The score indicated stringendo to build excitement toward the climax.
• She practiced the stringendo section repeatedly to master the accelerating tempo.
• The string section responded beautifully to the stringendo marking.
• The symphony’s finale featured a dramatic stringendo that thrilled the audience.