Pronunciation: /ˈkweɪvər/
noun a musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note
A1 She sang with a quaver in her voice.
A2 The musician's quaver added emotion to the song.
B1 The quaver in his voice betrayed his nervousness.
B2 The singer's quaver was barely noticeable to the audience.
C1 The quaver in her voice gave the performance a raw, authentic feel.
C2 His quaver added a haunting quality to the melody.
verb to shake or tremble in speaking, typically due to nervousness or emotion
A1 She quavered with fear as she approached the haunted house.
A2 The singer's voice began to quaver as she reached the high notes.
B1 His voice quavered with emotion as he gave his speech at the wedding.
B2 The old man's hands quavered as he tried to hold the fragile vase.
C1 Despite her nerves, she managed to quaver out the words of the poem with grace.
C2 The actor's voice quavered with intensity as he delivered his powerful monologue.
formal The singer's voice began to quaver as she reached the high notes.
informal I could hear the quaver in his voice when he asked her out on a date.
slang She was so nervous, you could hear the quaver in her voice from a mile away.
figurative The quaver in his voice revealed his inner turmoil and uncertainty.
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