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di·min·u·en·do I. \də̇ˌmin(y)əˈwen(ˌ)dō\ adverb (or adjective) Etymology: Italian, literally, diminishing, from Latin diminuendum, gerund of diminuere : with gradually diminishing volume or intensity : decrescendo — used as a direction in music; abbreviation dim. or dimin. II. noun (plural diminuendos or diminuendoes) Etymology: Italian, from diminuendo, adjective 1. : a gradual decrease in volume or intensity especially of sound 2. : a musical passage, phrase, or note played with diminishing volume or force |