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Diminuendo
Diminuendo means gradually getting quieter.
Also called: Dim
Level relevance: introduced at Nat 3; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
A diminuendo can be performed, mixed with automation, or created with fades. It helps shape endings, transitions, and expressive phrases.
Topics
DynamicsMusic concepts
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- National 5 Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for the National 3, National 4, and National 5 technology and music concept tables.