tremolo
A rapid repetition of the same note, or an alternation between two or more notesA 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).
» The electric guitar that I bought second-hand came without the tremolo bar.
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3 senses(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).
тре́молоtrɛ́molo
(countable, uncountable)A variation in the volume of a note or a chord, evoking a tremor or quiver.
(countable, uncountable)The device in an organ that produces a tremolo effect.
- vocal vibrato especially an excessive or poorly controlled one
- (music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones
Examples
1 sentencesThe electric guitar that I bought second-hand came without the tremolo bar.
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from Italian tremolo, first-person present indicative of tremolare (“to shake, toBorrowed from Italian tremolo, first-person present indicative of tremolare (“to shake, to tremble”). Origin: 1715-25.
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Forms
plural: tremolosWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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