quaver (n.)

  1. a tremulous sound

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

    [ Syn: eighth note ]

    quaver (v.)

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

    [ Syn: waver ]

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

    [ Syn: warble , trill ]

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