quaver vs tremble

quaver

verb
  • To shake in a trembling manner. 

  • To use the voice in a trembling manner, as in speaking or singing. 

  • To utter quaveringly. 

noun
  • A trembling shake. 

  • an eighth note, drawn as a crotchet (quarter note) with a tail. 

  • A trembling of the voice, as in speaking or singing. 

tremble

verb
  • To shake, quiver, or vibrate. 

  • To fear; to be afraid. 

noun
  • A shake, quiver, or vibration. 

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