tremolo

Definitions of tremolo
  1. noun
    a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
    synonyms: triller
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    type of:
    muzieknoot, noot, toon
    a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound
  2. noun
    vocal vibrato especially an excessive or poorly controlled one
    synonyms: tremulant
  3. noun
    (music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones
    synonyms: tremulant
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    type of:
    beving, trilling, vibratie
    a shaky motion
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