Question

A composer wants to create the largest contrast possible following a diminuendo. She will most likely follow the diminuendo with a
A. ritardando

B. pianissimo

C. crescendo

D. decrescendo

Answer 1

She will most likely with a crescendo.
Crescendo means to gradually become louder
While diminuendo means to get softer. ritardando is to become slower. Pianissimo is as soft as possible. Decrescendo is also to become softer. Answer is C

Answer 2

c .crescendo  indicates that it’s getting louder which can express  exuberance