crescendo
/krɪˈʃendəu; krə`ʃɛndo/ adj, adv (music 音) of or with increasing loudness （指音乐）渐强的
a crescendo passage 渐强的乐节. crescendo, n (pl ~s)
1 (music 音) gradual increase in loudness （音量的）渐强.
2 (fig 比喻) climax; high point 高潮; 顶点
The advertising campaign reached a crescendo at Christmas. 在圣诞节期间, 广告战已达到高潮. Cf 参看 diminuendo.