Question

question 8 of 10
the italian term that means to gradually decrease volume is:
a. crescendo.
b. decrescendo.
c. sonata.
d. andante.

Explanation:

• A. Crescendo means to gradually increase volume.
• B. Decrescendo means to gradually decrease volume.
• C. Sonata is a musical composition form.
• D. Andante is a tempo marking (moderately slow).

Answer:

B. decrescendo.