quaver

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее дрожащий или трясущийся звук, или музыкальная нота длительностью в одну восьмую от целой ноты.esSustantivo que designa un sonido trémulo o vibrante, o una nota musical equivalente a la octava parte de una nota entera.frNom désignant un son tremblant ou vacillant, ou une note de musique valant un huitième d'une note entière.deEin Substantiv, das einen zitternden oder bebenden Klang bezeichnet oder eine Note von der Dauer einer Achtel einer ganzen Note.ptSubstantivo que designa um som trêmulo ou vibrante, ou a figura musical equivalente a uma colcheia, isto é, um oitavo da nota inteira.zh名词，指颤抖或震动的声响，也指音乐中时值为全音符八分之一的音符（八分音符）。arاسم يدل على صوت مرتجف أو مرتعش، أو على نغمة موسيقية مدتها ثُمن نغمة كاملة.

1. Tremulous sound B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruДрожащий звукesTemblor en la vozfrtremblement de la voixdeBebender KlangptSom trêmulozh颤音arصوت مرتجف

   同义词: quivershakeshakinesstrembletremblingtremorvibrationvibrato

   反义词: firmnessstabilitysteadiness

2. Musical note B2 formal art

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

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

   ruВосьмая нотаesCorcheafrcroche (note de musique)deAchtelnoteptColcheiazh八分音符arالنوتة الثمنية

   同义词: eighth note

• quavers plural form
• quavers' possessive plural form
• quaver's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для описания дрожащего или вибрирующего звука в голосе, часто из-за нервозности, страха или эмоций.esVerbo que describe un sonido de la voz que tiembla o vibra, a menudo por nerviosismo, miedo o emoción.frVerbe décrivant un son de voix tremblant ou vibrant, souvent dû à la nervosité, à la peur ou à l'émotion.deVerb, das ein zitterndes oder bebendes Geräusch in der Stimme beschreibt, oft aufgrund von Nervosität, Angst oder starken Emotionen; auch allgemein für Zittern oder Beben verwendet.ptVerbo usado para descrever um som trêmulo ou vibrante na voz, geralmente por nervosismo, medo ou emoção; também pode indicar tremor físico ou hesitação.zh动词，用来描述声音（尤指嗓音）因紧张、恐惧或激动而颤抖、发颤。也可指身体或物体轻微地抖动或摇晃。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف اهتزاز أو رجفة في الصوت أو النغمة، غالبًا بسبب التوتر أو الخوف أو الانفعال، كما يعني ارتجاف الصوت وتقطعه.

1. Tremble or shake in sound B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruДрожать (о голосе)esTemblar o vibrar en el sonidofrTrembler en parlant ou en chantantdeZittern (der Stimme)ptTremer (a voz)zh声音颤抖arارتجاف الصوت

   同义词: falterquivershaketremblewaverwobble

2. Sing or play with trills C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruИсполнять с трелямиesTrinar (al cantar o tocar)frTrillerdeMit Trillern singen oder spielenptExecutar com triloszh颤音演奏arالغناء أو العزف بالزخارف الموسيقية

   同义词: shaketrillwarble

• quavered past participle
• quavered past simple
• quavering present participle
• quavers third person singular