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Tremolo - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Tremolo : (noun)
1: (music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a
single tone or rapid alternation of two tones
2: vocal vibrato especially an excessive or poorly controlled
one
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Tremolo : \Tre"mo*lo\, n. [It. Cf. Tremulous.] (Mus.)
(a) The rapid reiteration of tones without any apparent
cessation, so as to produce a tremulous effect.
(b) A certain contrivance in an organ, which causes the notes
to sound with rapid pulses or beats, producing a
tremulous effect; -- called also tremolant, and
tremulant.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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