I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ transitive verb
Etymology: cross (V) + fade
: to fade in (a sound or image) in a motion picture or a radio or television program while fading out another sound or image
the scream of the charlady … was cross-faded into the shriek of a nearby train — Lewis Herman
also : to fade in (a camera or piece of sound equipment) while fading out another camera or piece of sound equipment — compare dissolve
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : an act or instance of cross-fading
2. : the technique of cross-fading