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quaver

UK
/ˈkweɪ.və/
US
/ˈkweɪ.vɚ/

Translations

quavernoun
quavers
pl
UK
/ˈkweɪ.və/
US
/ˈkweɪ.vɚ/
crocheEn musique.
The composer included several quavers in the melody to create a lively rhythm.
Le compositeur a inclus plusieurs croches dans la mélodie pour créer un rythme vivant.
chevrotementPour une voix tremblante, notamment sous l'effet de l'émotion ou du trac.
There was a noticeable quaver in her voice as she delivered the emotional speech.
Il y avait un chevrotement perceptible dans sa voix lorsqu'elle a prononcé son discours émouvant.
Synonyms
vibration
shiver
quiver
tremble
tremor
quaververb
quavered
Past Simple
quavered
Past Participle
quavering
Gerund
UK
/ˈkweɪvə/
US
/ˈkweɪvər/
chevroterSurtout pour la voix.
Her voice began to quaver as she delivered the emotional speech.
Sa voix a commencé à chevroter lorsqu'elle a prononcé son discours émouvant.
Additional translations
trillerEn musique.
Synonyms
flutter
waver
vibrate
shake
tremble

Definitions

quavernoun
A musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note, also known as an eighth note.
The composer included several quavers in the melody to create a lively rhythm.
A tremulous or shaking sound in a person's voice, often caused by emotion or nervousness.
There was a noticeable quaver in her voice as she delivered the emotional speech.
quaververb
To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.
Her voice began to quaver as she delivered the emotional speech.
To produce a trembling or trilling sound in singing or instrumental music; to ornament music with rapid alternation of notes.
The flutist quavered delicately, adding a plaintive quality to the melody.
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