a tremulous effect produced by the rapid reiteration of the same tone, as by the rapid up-and-down movement of the bow or plectrum: in singing, sometimes, vibrato
a device, as in an organ, for producing such a tone
Origin:
It < L tremulus: see tremulous
See tremolo in American Heritage Dictionary 4
nounpl.trem·o·los
a. A tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone.
b. A similar effect produced by rapid alternation of two tones.
A device on an organ for producing a tremulous effect.
A vibrato in singing, often excessive or poorly controlled.
Origin:
Origin: Italian
Origin: , from Latin tremulus, tremulous; see tremulous