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tremolo
noun
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…
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- T
- Ends with
- O
- Contains
- REMOL
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
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noun
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).
A variation in the volume of a note or a chord, evoking a tremor or quiver.
The device in an organ that produces a tremolo effect.