Tremolo (Noun)

Meaning ¹

(music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

• The guitarist's use of tremolo created a haunting, wavering sound that added depth to the ballad.
• The violinist's fingers moved swiftly over the strings, producing a rapid tremolo that conveyed the urgency of the music.
• The tremolo effect in the song's chorus gave it a sense of tension and release.
• The singer's voice wavered with a subtle tremolo as she sang the emotional lyrics.
• The composer's use of tremolo in the orchestral piece created a sense of shimmering, iridescent sound.

Hypernyms

• Quivering
• Palpitation
• Vibration
• Shakiness
• Trembling
• Quiver

Meaning ²

Vocal vibrato especially an excessive or poorly controlled one.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.