(1) The two embraced as the applause grew to a crescendo .

(2) The second is a three-part lullaby and the finale a moto perpetuo in gradual crescendo .

(3) The careful selection and placement of each noise and voice ensures that as each amplifies the other, they remain distinct, and build to a crescendo of emotion.

(4) The piano music rose to a crescendo , the pianist pounding on the keys so loudly Jane covered her ears.

(5) Cicadas start to shrill, building to a crescendo that threatens to rupture eardrums.

(6) What followed was a rising crescendo in which he saw glorious opportunities for the future, the future in particular of left-of-centre politics.

(7) It began as an almost pleasant noise, but then grew to a crescendo .

(8) Instead, it had more of a gradual crescendo , a spirit to it that demanded a faster movement.

(9) The shouting grew louder and to a crescendo as a door opened.

(10) The music hit a crescendo as the dancers beneath the brightly lit lanterns increased the momentum of the dance.

(11) The background music swells to a crescendo of heavenly orchestration in a moment intended to make audiences feel proud.

(12) The applause rose to a crescendo when four white doves were freed and flew into the night sky.

(13) As minutes ticked by, excitement reached a crescendo .

(14) Reversing the crescendo pattern used by so many instrumental bands, the song begins with booming drums and layers of distorted bass, high-end guitars, and uplifting piano.

(15) Comedy sound effects come to a crescendo as the abused machine finally collapses in a heap of scrap metal.

(16) His sluggish response kicked off a crescendo of criticism, prompting calls for him to resign from within his own coalition.

(17) His eyes widened as the pain reached a crescendo .

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(19) Anti-immigrant propaganda has reached a crescendo over the past month, as both parties compete to prove they are harsher on immigration.

(20) The atmosphere in the stadium was fantastic, and with the roof closed, and the sound reaching a crescendo , it made the hairs on my neck stand up.