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Vocabulary Entry
calando
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A musical term indicating a gradual decrease in volume and often in tempo.
Example Sentences
"The piece ended with a beautiful calando, leaving the audience in silence."
"In the final movement, the calando created a haunting atmosphere."
"The conductor instructed the musicians to perform a calando towards the end of the song."
V
verb
To perform or execute a calando in music.
Example Sentences
"The pianist began calando as the song reached its climax."
"The orchestra calando brought a sense of finality to the performance."
"She loves to calando in her solos to create emotional impact."
A
adjective
Describing a musical passage that is performed with a decreasing volume.
Example Sentences
"The calando notes in the score added a delicate touch to the melody."
"He played a calando phrase that captivated everyone in the room."
"The composition featured a beautiful calando section that showcased her skills."