diminuendo

adjective, adverb

1. gradually reducing in force or loudness; decrescendo (opposed to crescendo).

noun, plural di·min·u·en·does.

2. a gradual reduction of force or loudness.
3. a diminuendo passage. Symbol: >

noun plural -dos

1. 1. a gradual decrease in loudness or the musical direction indicating thisAbbreviation: dim, (written over the music affected) ≻
   2. a musical passage affected by a diminuendo

adjective

2. gradually decreasing in loudness
3. with a diminuendo