quaver

• Sustantivo que designa un sonido trémulo o vibrante, o una nota musical equivalente a la octava parte de una nota entera.

A noun referring to a tremulous or shaking sound, or a musical note with the time value of an eighth of a whole note.

1. Tremulous soundB2formal

   A trembling or shaking sound, especially in a person's voice, often caused by emotion or nervousness.

   Temblor en la voz

   • There was a quaver in her voice as she spoke about the accident.
   • He answered with a slight quaver, betraying his anxiety.
   • The old man's voice had a gentle quaver.

   Sinónimosquivershakeshakinesstrembletremblingtremorvibrationvibrato

   Antónimosfirmnessstabilitysteadiness

2. B2formalart

   A musical note with the time value of an eighth of a whole note, also known as an eighth note.

   Corchea

   • The piece begins with a series of rapid quavers.
   • She played the melody using quavers and semiquavers.
   • The rhythm section emphasized the quaver beat.

   Sinónimoseighth note

• Verbo que describe un sonido de la voz que tiembla o vibra, a menudo por nerviosismo, miedo o emoción.

A verb used to describe a trembling or shaking sound in one's voice, often due to nervousness, fear, or emotion.

1. Tremble or shake in soundB2formal

   To speak or sing with a trembling or unsteady voice, often due to emotion or nervousness.

   Temblar o vibrar en el sonido

   • Her voice quavered as she delivered the sad news.
   • The old man's voice quavered with age and emotion.
   • He quavered through his speech, barely able to control his nerves.

   Sinónimosfalterquivershaketremblewaverwobble

2. Sing or play with trillsC1formal

   To produce a musical trill, alternating rapidly between two adjacent notes.

   Trinar (al cantar o tocar)

   • The soprano quavered beautifully during the aria.
   • The violinist quavered the note, adding a delicate ornamentation.
   • He quavered the melody, giving it a lively, baroque feel.

   Sinónimosshaketrillwarble