tremolo

[ trem-uh-loh ]

noun

, Music.

, plural trem·o·los.

1. a tremulous or vibrating effect produced on certain instruments and in the human voice, as to express emotion.
2. a mechanical device in an organ by which such an effect is produced.

tremolo

/ ˈtrɛməˌləʊ /

noun

1. 1. (in playing the violin, cello, etc) the rapid repetition of a single note produced by a quick back-and-forth movement of the bow
   2. the rapid reiteration of two notes usually a third or greater interval apart ( fingered tremolo ) Compare trill 1
2. (in singing) a fluctuation in pitch Compare vibrato
3. a vocal ornament of late renaissance music consisting of the increasingly rapid reiteration of a single note
4. another word for tremulant

Word History and Origins

Origin of tremolo¹

1715–25; < Italian: trembling < Latin tremulus tremulous

Word History and Origins

Origin of tremolo¹

C19: from Italian: quavering, from Medieval Latin tremulāre to tremble

Example Sentences

Ditto the indictment of universal war culture “In Any Tongue,” the song’s animated accompaniment heartbreaking, Gilmour’s tasteful use of his tremolo bar giving the song an aura both haunted and haunting.

From Los Angeles Times

Currie revealed his diagnosis in an interview with BBC Radio 4's Tremolo programme, which is being broadcast on Sunday.

From BBC

The group’s frontman recently revealed his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis and has spoken about his illness on BBC Radio 4’s Tremolo programme.

From BBC

Justin Currie, from Glasgow, spoke of his illness during an interview with BBC Radio 4 Tremolo programme, which is to be broadcast next month.

From BBC

The full interview will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4's Tremolo at 16:30 on 10 March.

From BBC