fading

noun3

1. •
   The process by which something fades; gradual diminishment.

   • […] the rude earth of the wall had no painted lustre to shed off all fadings and tarnish […] — 1854
2. •
   (no longer used) An Irish dance.

   • Fading is a fine jig. — 1607
3. •
   (no longer used) The burden of a song.

   • He has the prettiest love songs for maids, so without bawdry, which is strange with such delicate burdens of dildos and fadings — 1610