| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| crescendo | (noun) (music) a gradual increase in loudness | - |
| decrescendo | (noun) (music) a gradual decrease in loudness | Synonyms: diminuendo |
| diminuendo | (noun) (music) a gradual decrease in loudness | Synonyms: decrescendo |
| innuendo | (noun) an indirect (and usually malicious) implication | Synonyms: insinuation |