crescendo kruh-SHEN-doh noun WS #11

a gradual increase in loudness or intensity

1. The crowd's excitement reached a crescendo as the team scored.
2. The argument reached its crescendo when both parties started shouting.
3. The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo in the final movement.
4. The storm approached with a crescendo of thunder and wind.
5. The music swelled in a beautiful crescendo that gave everyone chills.