tremolando

/tre.mo.lan.do/; /trem.o.lan.do/; /trem.o.lan.dɔ/ (Italian)

Definitions

1. verb (Italian)

to tremble or quiver, especially of the strings of a musical instrument, as in a vibrato or trillo, or to cause to vibrate or quiver.

“The violinist’s masterful tremolando brought the audience to its feet.”

Synonyms

  • quiver
  • tremble
  • vibrate

Antonyms

  • stabilize
  • steady