tremolo
music
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In music, tremolo refers to the rapid repetition of a musical tone or alternating tones to create a tremulous effect. It can also describe vocal vibrato, especially when it is very noticeable or excessive. In an orchestral context, particularly with strings, this effect is sometimes called tremolando. A mechanical device in organs can also produce a tremolo effect. The term "tremolo" is sometimes abbreviated as "trem".123
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