Quaver (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used without object)
  1. to shake tremulously; quiver or tremble: He stood there quavering with fear.
  2. to sound, speak, or sing tremulously: Her voice quavered a moment and then she regained control.
  3. to perform trills in singing or on a musical instrument.
verb (used with object)
  1. to utter, say, or sing with a quavering or tremulous voice.
noun
  1. a quavering or tremulous shake, especially in the voice.
  2. a quavering tone or utterance.
  3. an eighth note.
verb
  1. to say or sing (something) with a trembling voice
  2. (esp of the voice) to quiver, tremble, or shake
  3. to sing or play quavers or ornamental trills
noun
  1. a note having the time value of an eighth of a semibreve
  2. a tremulous sound or note
Quaver (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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