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Gradiate

A made-up word used in music, specifically brass bands, which combines graduate, grade and possibly radiate, though the historical accuracy of this is yet to be confirmed. Normally used to describe dynamics.

"Basses, please gradiate that crescendo. I don't want you to peak too soon." (Beurgh)

by doyleysthesaurus.com September 29, 2010