Main Entry: trem·o·lo

Pronunciation: \ˈtre-mə-ˌlō\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural trem·o·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