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- [trem-uh-loh]
- /ˈtrɛm əˌloʊ/
- /ˈtrem.əl.əʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trem-uh-loh]
- /ˈtrɛm əˌloʊ/
Definitions of tremolo word
- noun plural tremolo a tremulous or vibrating effect produced on certain instruments and in the human voice, as to express emotion. 1
- noun plural tremolo a mechanical device in an organ by which such an effect is produced. 1
- noun tremolo vibrato effect 1
- uncountable noun tremolo If someone's singing or speaking voice has a tremolo in it, it moves up and down instead of staying on the same note. 0
- noun tremolo (in playing the violin, cello, etc) the rapid repetition of a single note produced by a quick back-and-forth movement of the bow 0
- noun tremolo the rapid reiteration of two notes usually a third or greater interval apart (fingered tremolo) 0
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Origin of tremolo
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
1715-25; < Italian: trembling < Latin tremulus tremulous
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Parts of speech for Tremolo
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tremolo popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tremolo
noun tremolo
- quaver — to shake tremulously; quiver or tremble: He stood there quavering with fear.
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