Synonyms for tremolo
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A rapid repetition of the same note, or an alternation between two or more notes. It can also be intended to mean a rapid and repetitive variation in pitch for the duration of a note. It is notated by a strong diagonal bar across the note stem, or a detached bar for a set of notes (or stemless notes).
Forms
- Plural
- tremolos → wobbles, tremblements…
Example sentences
- wobble Prabhu did the South Asian head wobble.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| tremolo | steady | |
| wobble | rising | |
| tremblement | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- wobble2
- 11 letters
- tremblement
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (wobble2 = 2 syllables).