Quavering sound Crossword Clue

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Quavering sound Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
2. the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r’) with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula
(verb)
1. sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below
2. pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r’

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

QUAVERING (adjective)
1. (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
SOUND (noun)
1. (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
2. the subjective sensation of hearing something
SOUND (adjective)
1. logically valid
2. having legal efficacy or force
SOUND (verb)
1. measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
2. make a certain noise or sound

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