Found 2 items, similar to Tremolo.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: tremolo
tremolo
n 1: (music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a
single tone or rapid alternation of two tones
2: vocal vibrato especially an excessive or poorly controlled
one
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Tremolo
Tremolo
\Tre"mo*lo\, n. [It. Cf.
Tremulous.] (Mus.)
(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.
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