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quaver

UK
/ˈkweɪ.və/
US
/ˈkweɪ.vɚ/

Translations

quavernoun
quavers
pl
UK
/ˈkweɪ.və/
US
/ˈkweɪ.vɚ/
восьмая нота
The musician played a quaver in the melody.
Музыкант сыграл восьмую ноту в мелодии.
There was a quaver in her voice as she spoke.
В её голосе была дрожь, когда она говорила.
Additional translations
вибрация
трепет
колебание
Synonyms
vibration
tremble
quiver
shiver
tremor
quaververb
quavered
Past Simple
quavered
Past Participle
quavering
Gerund
UK
/ˈkweɪvə/
US
/ˈkweɪvər/
The leaves quaver in the gentle breeze.
Листья трепещут на легком ветерке.
Her voice began to quaver as she spoke.
Ее голос начал дрожать, когда она заговорила.
Additional translations
трепыхаться
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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