How do you spell Crescendo?
Correct spelling
crescendo
Remember Italian 'crescere' (to grow) - CRESC-endo with 'sc' like 'crescit'
Why is crescendo spelled this way?
From Italian crescendo, growing. CRESCERE (to grow). A crescendo is sound growing — volume rising toward its peak.
Common misspellings of crescendo
creshendocrescendocrecendocrescando
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo in the final movement.