Decrescendo and Lessen

Decrescendo

Decrescendo verb - Grow quieter.
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Lessen and decrescendo are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Decrescendo".

Lessen

Lessen verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.

Decrescendo and lessen are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Decrescendo" with "Lessen", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: lessening, less
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