tremolo vs vibration

tremolo

noun
  • A variation in the volume of a note or a chord, evoking a tremor or quiver. 

  • The device in an organ that produces a tremolo effect. 

  • A rapid repetition of the same note, or an alternation between two or more notes. It can also be intended to mean a rapid and repetitive variation in pitch for the duration of a note. It is notated by a strong diagonal bar across the note stem, or a detached bar for a set of notes (or stemless notes). 

vibration

noun
  • The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated. 

  • A single complete vibrating motion. 

  • An instinctively sensed emotional aura or atmosphere. 

  • A vibrational energy of spiritual nature through which mediumistic and other paranormal phenomena are conveyed or affected. 

  • Any periodic process, especially a rapid linear motion of a body about an equilibrium position. 

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