Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun tremolo

2 senses of tremolo

Sense 1
tremolo -- ((music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones)
       => shaking, shakiness, trembling, quiver, quivering, vibration, palpitation -- (a shaky motion; "the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe")

Sense 2
tremolo -- (vocal vibrato especially an excessive or poorly controlled one)
       => vibrato -- ((music) a pulsating effect in an instrumental or vocal tone produced by slight and rapid variations in pitch)