tremolo vs vibrato

tremolo

noun
  • 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). 

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

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

vibrato

noun
  • The musical effect or technique where the pitch or frequency of a note or sound is quickly and repeatedly raised and lowered over a small distance for the duration of that note or sound. 

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