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From Brelian + crescendo. Named after Belian singer-songwriting Jacques Brel (1929–1978).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Brelian crescendo
Today it means: Gradual musical and emotional build-up in a song from a calm, restrained beginning to an intense, passionate climax, characteristic of the songwriting style of Jacques Brel. Full definition →