Meaning Of The Word Quaver

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What's The Definition Of Quaver?

quaver
verb: If someone's voice quavers, it sounds unsteady, usually because they are nervous or uncertain.

quaver in American English
a tremulous quality in a voice or tone
to shake or tremble
to utter in a tremulous voice
intransitive verb: to shake tremulously; quiver or tremble
noun: a quavering or tremulous shake, esp. in the voice
transitive verb: to utter, say, or sing with a quavering or tremulous voice

quaver in British English
noun: a note having the time value of an eighth of a semibreve
verb: to say or sing (something) with a trembling voice

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