quavers
Shaky vocal notes
Quavers are trembling or wavering sounds, especially in a voice affected by emotion or weakness: Her voice quavers when she speaks of her late husband.
In music, particularly British usage, a quaver is an eighth note.
To quaver is to shake or tremble in sound or speech: He quavered out a reply.
Very short musical notes
- crotchetsOne-beat musical notes
- minimsSmallest apothecary volume units
- notationSystem of written symbols
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
tempo · staccato · legato · melody · score · rest · beat · syncopation
Sing with tremolo
- trillRapid pitch oscillation
- waverHesitate or fluctuate
- falterLose momentum or steadiness
- tremoloRapid tonal wavering
vibrato · shake · crack · break · wobble · flutter · unsteady · nervous
Involuntary trembling sensation
- shudderConvulsive trembling from fear
- quiverTrembling or arrow case
- shakeTrembling or blended treat
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
flutter · vibrate · waver · tremble · wobble · falter · jitter · twitch
Uneasy and apprehensive
- anxiousTroubled by uncertainty
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
- shakyTrembling or unstable
- timidLacking courage or confidence
frightened · apprehensive · hesitant · unsteady · faltering · jittery · uneasy · trepidation
semiquavers
Very short musical notes
- crotchetsOne-beat musical notes
- minimsSmallest apothecary volume units
- notationSystem of written symbols
rhythm · tempo · staccato · legato · melody · score · rest · beat · syncopation · triplet
warble
Sing with tremolo
tremolo · vibrato · shake · crack · break · wobble · flutter · unsteady · nervous · emotional
shiver
Involuntary trembling sensation
tremor · flutter · vibrate · waver · tremble · wobble · falter · jitter · twitch · palpitate
nervous
Uneasy and apprehensive
timid · frightened · apprehensive · hesitant · unsteady · faltering · jittery · uneasy · trepidation · wavering
crisps
British fried potato slices
crunchy · savory · British · snack · flavored · curly · puffed
quaverssteadies
Makes firm or stable
holds steady · unwavering · resonates · stable · booms