The Italian Musical Command smorzando (often abbreviated smorz. ) is a clue to gradually slow down and soften the notes until nothing can be heard; a diminuendo that disappears slowly, often accompanied by a very gradual ritardando. 

Also known as:

  • morendo; al niente (Italian)
  • and amortissant; and mourant (French)
  • bis zum Nichts; verlöschend (German)

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