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tremulant

/ˈtrɛmjʊlənt/ noun · British & US
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What does tremulant mean?

noun

A device in an organ pipe that causes the pipe to vibrate in a tremolo manner, producing a wavering or quivering sound.

Example

"The organist used the tremulant to create a dramatic effect in the music."

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