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Decrescendo

A directive to grow quieter. It is functionally synonymous with diminuendo.

The Savvy Take

Don’t just get quiet; lose intensity. Imagine walking away from someone while still talking to them. Your voice gets softer, but the energy of the conversation remains until the very end.

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