quaver

noun

1. a tremulous sound

Definition categories: event, sound

2. a musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note

Definition categories: communication, note, tone

verb

1. give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency

Similar word(s): waver

Definition categories: communication, sound, vocalise, vocalize, voice

2. sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below

Similar word(s): trill, warble

Definition categories: communication, sing