TREMOLO


Meaning of TREMOLO in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtre-mə-ˌlō ]

noun

( 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

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