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tremolo arm
[ trem-uh-loh ahrm ]
tremolo arm
noun
- a metal lever attached to the bridge of an electric guitar, used to vary the pitch of a played note
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tremolo arm1
First recorded in 1960–65
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Example Sentences
Some of the sounds feel familiar, not least the woozy effect got by strumming the guitar while holding on to the tremolo arm so the notes sway unsteadily in and out of tune.
From The Guardian
Hawley himself ekes out little filigree solos with flutters of his guitar's tremolo arm, in sophisticated counterpoint to the ringing din at bass level.
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