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decrescendo vs decreasing

decreasing vs decrescendo

decrescendo is a noun but decreasing is not a noun.

decrescendo and decreasing both are adjectives.

decrescendo is a verb but decreasing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decrescendo Yes Yes Yes No
decreasing No Yes No No
decrescendo (noun) decreasing (noun)
(music) a gradual decrease in loudness
decrescendo (adjective) decreasing (adjective)
(music) gradually decreasing in volume becoming less or smaller
(music) decreasing in tempo and/or volume
decrescendo (verb) decreasing (verb)
grow quieter
Difference between decrescendo and decreasing

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