Is it necessary to put nuances indication at the start and end of a crescendo/decrescendo?

Yes, the player has to know how far down the decresc. (whether notated as a hairpin or not) goes.

1. How do you use crescendo and decrescendo?
2. How do you write a crescendo?
3. What are the symbols for crescendo and decrescendo?
4. What does a crescendo end tell the musician?

How do you use crescendo and decrescendo?

A crescendo is used for gradually getting louder, and a decrescendo or diminuendo is used for gradually getting softer. These may be indicated with the terms themselves, by abbreviations (cresc., decresc., dim.), or graphically.

How do you write a crescendo?

Notation of Crescendo

It can be utilized by writing out the word 'crescendo,' its abbreviation, 'cresc.,' or the use of a hairpin. On screen, you're looking at an example of a crescendo using the abbreviation 'cresc. ' The crescendo will continue until the forte at the end of the 4th measure.

What are the symbols for crescendo and decrescendo?

Expression Markings

What does a crescendo end tell the musician?

Crescendo. Crescendo, abbreviated cresc., is an Italian term that translates as “growing”. In music, this means the music should gradually get louder. A crescendo will either be indicated in a musical passage as cresc. or by the symbol to the left.