Thesaurus: tremolo

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1. n. The rapid reiteration of tones without any apparent cessation, so as to produce a tremulous effect.
2. n. A certain contrivance in an organ, which causes the notes to sound with rapid pulses or beats, producing a tremulous effect; -- called also tremolant, and tremulant.
3. n. (music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones
4. n. vocal vibrato especially an excessive or poorly controlled one
5. (a) The rapid reiteration of tones without any apparent cessation, so as to produce a tremulous effect. (b) A certain contrivance in an organ, which causes the notes to sound with rapid pulses or beats, producing a tremulous effect; -- called also tremolant, and tremulant.
6. n:100 n. (music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones n. vocal vibrato especially an excessive or poorly controlled one