tremolo

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|music}} 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).
2. {{lb|en|music}} A variation in the volume of a note or a chord, evoking a tremor or quiver.
3. {{lb|en|music}} The device in an [[organ]] that produces a tremolo effect.

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