Diminuendo in music means “a gradual
decrease in loudness”. A diminuendo adds
color, interest, and beauty to a musical passage.
I've had a few diminuendo moments in my
life. Once, I arrived early for a church
music job while the other music guy was still there. He was scheduled to direct the choir in one
more presentation and then he would be gone.
I found myself having to play a
diminuendo passage for that weekend. He
was in charge and it was his last moment to shine. My role was to step aside and allow him his
final moment in the spotlight.
Sometimes we live out loud – sometimes we
diminuendo.
Ah - knowing which is needed – that is
the art of living a successful life.
P Michael
Biggs
Offering Up-Moments
One Moment at a Time