tremolo

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) 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).
2. (countable, uncountable) A variation in the volume of a note or a chord, evoking a tremor or quiver.
3. (countable, uncountable) The device in an organ that produces a tremolo effect.

Synonyms

quiver

quaver

tremble

trembling

twang

vibration

vibrato

warble tone

burr

bebung

coloratura

Translations

çırpıntı

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈtrɛmələʊ/

Etymology

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