Tremolo

//ˈtrɛməloʊ// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A rapid repetition of the same note, or an alternation between two or more notes. It can also be intended to mean a rapid and repetitive variation in pitch for the duration of a note. It is notated by a strong diagonal bar across the note stem, or a detached bar for a set of notes (or stemless notes). countable, uncountable

    "It commenced with a slow crescendo, so irresistibly lugubrious that two of our dogs at once raised their heads and swelled their voices into a responsive tremolo, which may have been heard and appreciated by their distant relatives."

  2. 2
    vocal vibrato especially an excessive or poorly controlled one wordnet
  3. 3
    A variation in the volume of a note or a chord, evoking a tremor or quiver. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    (music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones wordnet
  5. 5
    The device in an organ that produces a tremolo effect. countable, uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian tremolo, first-person present indicative of tremolare (“to shake, to tremble”). Origin: 1715-25.

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