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| − | |name=Diminuendo |
+ | |name=''Diminuendo'' |
| − | |image=[[File:Diminuendo |
+ | |image=[[File:Diminuendo.gif]] |
|type=[[Charm]] |
|type=[[Charm]] |
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| − | |incantation=Diminuendo |
+ | |incantation=''Diminuendo'' |
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+ | |pronunciation=(Di-Min-You-End-Oh) |
| − | |hand= |
+ | |hand=Point wand at target |
|effect=Shrinks objects |
|effect=Shrinks objects |
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| + | |light=White |
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| − | '''''Diminuendo''''' is a [[charm]] that forces objects to shrink. |
+ | '''''Diminuendo''''' is the [[incantation]] a [[charm]] that forces objects to shrink. |
==Known uses== |
==Known uses== |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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*In music, ''Diminuendo'' is a word indicating changes of dynamics; means "''getting gradually softer''". |
*In music, ''Diminuendo'' is a word indicating changes of dynamics; means "''getting gradually softer''". |
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| − | *In modern language Diminish means "''to shrink''" or to ''"become |
+ | *In modern language Diminish means "''to shrink''" or to ''"become nonexistent''" |
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==Behind the Scenes== |
==Behind the Scenes== |
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+ | *The effects of this spell bear great similarity to the Shrinking Charm, ''[[Reducio]]'', and the two spells may be variations of each other. |
| ⚫ | *A possible difference between the effects of the spells may be that ''Diminuendo ''shrinks objects to be smaller than their original size, while ''Reducio'' acts as a counter-charm for ''[[Engorgio]]'', shrinking objects back to their original size after being enlarged by the [[Engorgement Charm]]. ''Reducio'' has always been coupled with ''Engorgio'' in the books (for cases where it is clear that ''Reducio'' is used and not other shrinking charms). |
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| − | *<span style="line-height:21px;">It is worth noting the fact that ''Diminuendo'' only appears in the film adaptation of ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]], ''while ''Reducio'' has appeared in the books (''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' and ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''</span><span style="line-height:21px;">). This may suggest that ''Diminuendo'' is simply a cinematic replacement for ''Reducio''.</span> |
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| ⚫ | *A possible difference between the effects of the spells may be that ''Diminuendo ''shrinks objects to be smaller than their original size, while ''Reducio'' acts as a counter-charm for ''[[Engorgio]]'', shrinking objects back to their original size after being enlarged by the Engorgement Charm. ''Reducio'' |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*''[[Reducio]] '' |
*''[[Reducio]] '' |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]'' |
+ | *''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]'' |
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| + | [[es:Diminuendo]] |
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| + | [[pl:Diminuendo]] |
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| + | [[fr:Diminuendo]] |
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| + | [[ru:Диминуендо]] |
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[[Category:Charms]] |
[[Category:Charms]] |
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[[Category:Spells with Incantations of Latin Origin]] |
[[Category:Spells with Incantations of Latin Origin]] |
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Revision as of 18:31, 30 March 2015
Diminuendo is the incantation a charm that forces objects to shrink.
Known uses
During the 1995–1996 school year, Nigel Wolpert used this spell on a mechanical Death Eater target in the Room of Requirement during a D.A. meeting.
Etymology
- In music, Diminuendo is a word indicating changes of dynamics; means "getting gradually softer".
- In modern language Diminish means "to shrink" or to "become nonexistent"
Behind the Scenes
- The effects of this spell bear great similarity to the Shrinking Charm, Reducio, and the two spells may be variations of each other.
- A possible difference between the effects of the spells may be that Diminuendo shrinks objects to be smaller than their original size, while Reducio acts as a counter-charm for Engorgio, shrinking objects back to their original size after being enlarged by the Engorgement Charm. Reducio has always been coupled with Engorgio in the books (for cases where it is clear that Reducio is used and not other shrinking charms).