Also means
rapid repetition of a note or alternation between two notes
Usage Note
Tremolo for strings means rapid bow strokes on the same note, creating a shimmering effect. In vocal music it can also refer to an unsteady Vibrato, often perceived as a flaw.
Examples
"Das Tremolo der Streicher erzeugte eine gespenstische Atmosphäre."
Natural Translation
The tremolo of the strings created a ghostly atmosphere.
Literal Translation
The tremolo of the strings created a ghostly atmosphere.
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