Category:Tremolo

Tre"mo*lo, n. Etym: [it. Cf. Tremulous.] (mus.) (a) the rapid reiteration of tones without any apparent cessation, so As to produce a tremulous effect. (b) a certain contrivance in an organ, which causes the notes to Sound with rapid pulses or beats, producing a tremulous effect; -- Called also tremolant, and tremulant.