Gradually increase in volume (9)

I believe the answer is:

crescendo

(Other definitions for crescendo that I've seen before include "Peak of intensity" , "Gradual rise in volume" , "(Of music) gradually increasing in loudness" , "Gradually getting louder" , "Gradual increase in sound" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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