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tremolo

|trem/o/lo|

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🇺🇸

/ˈtrɛm.əˌloʊ/

🇬🇧

/ˈtrɛm.ə.ləʊ/

musical effect

Etymology
Etymology Information

'tremolo' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'tremolo,' where 'tremere' meant 'to tremble.'

Historical Evolution

'tremolo' changed from the Italian word 'tremolo' and eventually became the modern English word 'tremolo'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to tremble or shake,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a musical effect.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a musical effect produced by the rapid repetition of a single note or the rapid alternation between two notes.

The violinist played a beautiful tremolo during the performance.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/02/01 11:13