tremolo
Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛm(ə)ləʊ/
noun ( plural tremolos)
Music- a wavering effect in a musical tone, produced either by rapid reiteration of a note, by rapid repeated slight variation in the pitch of a note, or by sounding two notes of slightly different pitches to produce prominent overtones. Compare with vibrato.
- a mechanism in an organ producing a tremolo effect.
- (also tremolo arm) a lever on an electric guitar, used to produce a tremolo effect.
Origin:
mid 18th century: from Italian