HyperDic: decreasing

English > 2 senses of the word decreasing:
ADJECTIVEalldecreasingbecoming less or smaller
alldecreasingmusic
decreasing > pronunciation
Soundsdihkriy'sihng; diy'kriy.sihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > decreasing: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningBecoming less or smaller.
Narrowerdepreciating, depreciative, depreciatorytending to decrease or cause a decrease in value
detractiveCausing to decrease in importance or value
diminishingBecoming smaller or less or appearing to do so
dwindling, tapering, tapering offgradually decreasing until little remains
fallingdecreasing in amount or degree
OppositeincreasingBecoming greater or larger
Spanishdecreciente
English > decreasing: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningmusic.
CategorymusicAn artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
Narrowerallargandogradually decreasing in tempo and broadening in manner
calandogradually decreasing in tempo and volume
decrescendo, diminuendogradually decreasing in volume
rallentando, ritardando, ritenuto, rit.gradually decreasing in tempo
Oppositeincreasingmusic

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