tremolo

noun
UK: /ˈtrem.ə.ləʊ/
US: /ˈtrem.ə.loʊ/

  1. A wavering effect in a musical sound, typically produced by rapid reiteration of a note or chord, or by rapid variations in the intensity of a note.

    1. The song ended with a high note and a dramatic tremolo.
    2. The guitarist used a tremolo effect to create a shimmering, ethereal sound in the solo.

  2. A mechanical or electronic device used to produce a tremolo effect in musical instruments or recordings.

    1. He installed a tremolo on his guitar to get a vintage sound.
    2. The studio engineer added a subtle tremolo to the vocal track during the mixing process.

Synonyms

vibrato oscillation
tremolo verb

  1. To produce a tremulous effect; to perform with tremolo.

    1. She began to tremolo the final note of the aria.
    2. The violinist was instructed to tremolo the passage for added emotional impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tremolo" in English means: A wavering effect in a musical sound, typically produced by rapid reiteration of a note or chord, or by rapid variations in the intensity of a note., A mechanical or electronic device used to produce a tremolo effect in musical instruments or recordings..

The phonetic transcription of "tremolo" is /ˈtrem.ə.ləʊ/ in British English and /ˈtrem.ə.loʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tremolo": vibrato, oscillation.

Example usage of "tremolo": "The song ended with a high note and a dramatic tremolo.". More examples on the page.