First Known Use: circa 1801
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tremolo
noun trem·o·lo \ˈtre-mə-ˌlō\
music : a musical sound made by a voice or instrument that seems to shake
plural trem·o·los
Full Definition of TREMOLO
1
a : the rapid reiteration of a musical tone or of alternating tones to produce a tremulous effect b : vocal vibrato especially when prominent or excessive
2
: a mechanical device in an organ for causing a tremulous effect
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Origin of TREMOLO
Italian, from tremolo tremulous, from Latin tremulus
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