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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
First Known Use: circa 1801

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