tremolant

tremolant
Tremolo Tre"mo*lo, n. [It. Cf. {Tremulous}.] (Mus.) (a) The rapid reiteration of tones without any apparent cessation, so as to produce a tremulous effect. (b) A certain contrivance in an organ, which causes the notes to sound with rapid pulses or beats, producing a tremulous effect; -- called also {tremolant}, and {tremulant}. [1913 Webster]

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