Often used to describe things that aren't physical, like feelings or time, gradually diminishing.

Metaphorical Use

Implies the gradual end of an event or situation, not an abrupt stop.

Endings

Can express a sense of loss or emptiness when something fades from existence.

Used to indicate a passage of time or to conclude a scene with emotional impact in stories.

In audiovisual media, fading to black might be silent or accompanied by ambient sound.

Commonly used to give a song a soft ending instead of an abrupt one.

Deployed to evoke emotions by allowing the song to linger as it ends.

May be tricky during live performances; requires careful sound control.