n.
Pronunciation: ' tre-m ə - ˌ l ō
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -los
Etymology: Italian, from tremolo tremulous, from Latin tremulus
Date: circa 1801
1 a : the rapid reiteration of a musical tone or of alternating tones to produce a tremulous effect b : vocal vibrato especially when prominent or excessive
2 : a mechanical device in an organ for causing a tremulous effect