cre·scen·do 
/krəˈʃɛndoʊ/ noun
plural cre·scen·dos also cre·scen·does /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/ noun [count] 1 : a gradual increase in the loudness of a sound or section of music 2 : the highest or loudest point of something that increases gradually
▪ The excitement reaches its crescendo [=climax, peak] when he comes on stage. ▪ The noise rose to a crescendo.
▪ The excitement reaches its crescendo [=climax, peak] when he comes on stage. ▪ The noise rose to a crescendo.
