tremulant

Definitions of tremulant
  1. noun
    vocal vibrato especially an excessive or poorly controlled one
    synonyms: tremolo
  2. noun
    (music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones
    synonyms: tremolo
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    type of:
    beving, trilling, vibratie
    a shaky motion
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