Music
Guide to Crescendos in Music: How to Play a Crescendo
Written by MasterClass
Last updated: Nov 2, 2021 • 3 min read
Music rarely remains at one consistent volume throughout an entire piece of music. A symphonic piece may be loud at the beginning of the first movement before decreasing in volume. A rock song may start off with a mellow introduction before a steady increase in loudness. In music, a composition crescendoes when it gets louder over time.