descending vs diminution

descending

noun
  • A descent. 

adj
  • Ordered such that each element is less than or equal to the previous element. 

  • Moving or sloping downwards. 

  • Becoming lower in pitch. 

  • Causing a sequence to follow a descending order. 

diminution

noun
  • A lessening, decrease or reduction. 

  • a compositional technique where the composer shortens the melody by shortening its note values. 

  • The act or process of making diminutive. 

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