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Definition of "tremolo" [tre•mo•lo]

  • A tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone. (noun)
  • A similar effect produced by rapid alternation of two tones. (noun)
  • A device on an organ for producing a tremulous effect. (noun)
  • A vibrato in singing, often excessive or poorly controlled. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "tremolo" in a sentence
  • "I also wanted to learn a specific technique, called tremolo, more about which later."
  • "The tremolo is a sure sign that the vocal chords have been stretched beyond their natural limits, and there is only one thing can cure this."
  • "Our programmes were of the highest order, the voices pure and full without this abominable tremolo which is unknown to a person who knows how to sing correctly and naturally."