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quaver

/ˈkweɪ.və/

/ˈkweɪ.vɚ/

quavernoun

quavers

/ˈkweɪ.və/

/ˈkweɪ.vɚ/

Translations

восьмая нота

The musician played a quaver in the melody.

Музыкант сыграл восьмую ноту в мелодии.

дрожь

There was a quaver in her voice as she spoke.

В её голосе была дрожь, когда она говорила.

Additional translations

вибрация

трепет

колебание

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

quaververb

quavered

Past Simple

quavered

Past Participle

quavering

Gerund

/ˈkweɪvə/

/ˈkweɪvər/

Translations

трепетать

The leaves quaver in the gentle breeze.

Листья трепещут на легком ветерке.

дрожать

Her voice began to quaver as she spoke.

Ее голос начал дрожать, когда она заговорила.

Additional translations

трепыхаться

Definitions

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.

Synonyms