quaver

definition: a musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note
example: After two bars of quavers, we rest for two bars.
speech part: noun
synonyms: eighth note
definition: a tremulous sound
example: The quaver on that last note should be held a beat longer.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: to sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below
example: I quavered that last embellishment.
speech part: verb
synonyms: warble
definition: to give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency
example: They quavered through the notes as if they had not practiced much.
speech part: verb
synonyms: waver
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