Humanities CLEP Prep Practice Exam 2025 - Free Humanities CLEP Practice Questions and Study Guide

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In music, what is a crescendo?

An abrupt change in dynamics

A gradual decrease in dynamics

A gradual increase in dynamics

A crescendo is a musical term indicating a gradual increase in dynamics, or volume. This term specifically refers to gradually getting louder, while the opposite direction would be decrescendo, indicating a gradual decrease in dynamics or volume. An abrupt change in dynamics, as mentioned in option A, would be indicated by a different musical term, such as sforzando or subito. Option D, adjusting the tempo, is not related to dynamics and instead refers to a change in the speed or pace of the music. Option B, a gradual decrease in dynamics, is the opposite of a crescendo and is more commonly referred to as a decrescendo or diminuendo.

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