tremolo

• Musikalischer Effekt, bei dem durch schnelle Wiederholung eines Tons oder den raschen Wechsel zwischen zwei Tönen ein zitternder oder schwebender Klang entsteht; außerdem ein übermäßiges Vibrato der Singstimme.

A musical technique producing a trembling or wavering effect, achieved by rapidly repeating a single note or alternating between two notes, or an excessive vocal vibrato.

1. Rapid note repetitionB2formalart

   A musical effect created by quickly repeating a single note or rapidly alternating between two notes, producing a trembling or wavering sound.

   Schnelle Notenwiederholung

   • The guitarist used a tremolo effect to create a shimmering sound.
   • The violinist's tremolo added a sense of urgency to the piece.
   • He practiced the tremolo technique on the mandolin for hours.

2. Vocal vibratoB2formalart

   A rapid, slight variation in pitch in a singing voice, often used for expression, but sometimes considered excessive or poorly controlled.

   Vokales Vibrato

   • The opera singer's tremolo was so pronounced it distracted from the melody.
   • Her tremolo gave her voice a distinctive, emotional quality.
   • The vocal coach worked to smooth out the singer's excessive tremolo.

   Synonymequavertrillvibratowarble