Definition of tremolo
tremolos
1a : the rapid reiteration of a musical tone or of alternating tones to produce a tremulous effectb : vocal vibrato especially when prominent or excessive
2 : a mechanical device in an organ for causing a tremulous effect
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And his sing-songy voice, with its reedy tremolo, has a tendency to crack from time to time.
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Stage lights come up as the organ’s tremolo fills the hall.
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But so far the pertinent months are September and October, and only major metros like New York, Toronto, Chicago and Los Angeles are being surrounded by My Bloody Valentine’s patented walls of tremolo guitar, whispered vocals and relentless riffage.
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Origin and Etymology of tremolo
Italian, from tremolo tremulous, from Latin tremulus
TREMOLO Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of tremolo for English Language Learners
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music : a musical sound made by a voice or instrument that seems to shake
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