Tremolo in wind notation is defined as?

• A. A single repeated note played tremulously.
• B. Rapid alternation between two adjacent pitches or between notes with strokes.
• C. A slow, detached tempo marking.
• D. A dynamic swell from piano to fortissimo.

Answer: (B)

Tremolo in wind notation is defined by a rapid alternation between two adjacent pitches (or between notes) as indicated by slashes or strokes between the notes. This creates a fluttering, shimmering effect as the player alternates quickly rather than holding a single pitch. The idea isn’t simply repeating one note at speed; it’s the quick back-and-forth between pitches, or the rapid reiteration shown by the strokes, that characterizes tremolo for winds. The other options describe different musical ideas—the slow, detached articulation and a simple dynamic swell—neither of which capture the rapid alternation that defines tremolo.