Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'quaver'

English Word: quaver

Key Russian Translations:

• восьмая нота [vɐsʲˈmʲajə ˈnotə] - [Formal, Music terminology]
• трепетать [trʲɪˈpʲetətʲ] - [Verb, Informal, Used in emotional or descriptive contexts]
• дрожать [drɐˈʐatʲ] - [Verb, Informal, Plural forms available]

Frequency: Medium (for 'восьмая нота' in musical contexts); Low (for 'трепетать' and 'дрожать' in everyday speech, as they are more literary or situational).

Difficulty: B1 (for 'восьмая нота', as it involves basic music vocabulary); B2 (for 'трепетать' and 'дрожать', due to verb conjugations and nuanced usage).

Pronunciation (Russian):

восьмая нота: [vɐsʲˈmʲajə ˈnotə]

трепетать: [trʲɪˈpʲetətʲ] Note on трепетать: The initial 'т' is soft and aspirated; stress on the second syllable can vary in fast speech, leading to potential mispronunciation by learners.

дрожать: [drɐˈʐatʲ] Note on дрожать: The 'ж' sound is a voiced fricative; be careful with the soft 'ж' in some dialects, which might sound like 'zh' in English.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: As a noun, referring to a musical note (eighth note in music theory)

Translation(s) & Context:

• восьмая нота - Used in formal music discussions, such as sheet music or composition analysis.

Usage Examples:

• В этой мелодии много восьмой ноты, что придаёт ритм живости.

  In this melody, there are many quavers, which give the rhythm a lively feel.

• Композитор использовал восьмую ноту для создания напряжения в пьесе.

  The composer used the quaver to create tension in the piece.

• В партитуре отмечены восьмая нота и её вариации.

  In the score, the quaver and its variations are marked.

• Изучая ноты, я узнал, что восьмая нота короче четверти.

  While studying notes, I learned that a quaver is shorter than a quarter note.

• В оркестре восьмая нота часто сочетается с другими для динамики.

  In the orchestra, the quaver is often combined with others for dynamics.

Meaning 2: As a verb, referring to a trembling or quivering sound, often in voice or emotion

Translation(s) & Context:

• трепетать - Used in poetic or emotional contexts, such as describing a voice or feelings.
• дрожать - Used in everyday or physical contexts, like shivering or unsteady speech.

Usage Examples:

• Её голос начал трепетать от волнения во время речи.

  Her voice began to quaver with excitement during the speech.

• Ветер заставил листья дрожать на деревьях, как будто они пели.

  The wind made the leaves quaver on the trees, as if they were singing.

• Он не мог трепетать голосом, но старался скрыть страх.

  He couldn't help but quaver his voice, though he tried to hide his fear.

• Певица учила, как правильно дрожать голосом в оперной арии.

  The singer learned how to quaver her voice properly in the opera aria.

• От холода его слова начали трепетать, делая разговор прерывистым.

  From the cold, his words began to quaver, making the conversation halting.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'восьмая нота' (feminine noun):

This is a phrase where 'восьмая' (eighth) is an ordinal numeral that inflects, while 'нота' (note) is a feminine noun that follows standard first-declension patterns. It does not change irregularly.

For 'трепетать' (verb, imperfective):

This is an imperfective verb that conjugates regularly. Example conjugations:

For 'дрожать' (verb, imperfective): Similar to 'трепетать', it follows standard verb patterns and is invariant in most forms except conjugation.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • трепетать - вибрировать (vibriravatʲ) [Used for mechanical trembling; less emotional]
  • дрожать - трястись (trʲasʲtʲisʲ) [More physical, everyday synonym]
• Antonyms:
  • трепетать - успокаиваться (uspoˈkajətʲsə) [To calm down]
  • дрожать - замирать (zəˈmʲiratʲ) [To freeze or become still]

Related Phrases:

• Восьмая нота в ритме - A quaver in the rhythm (refers to its role in musical timing).
• Голос начинает трепетать - The voice begins to quaver (used in emotional expressions).
• Дрожать от страха - To quaver with fear (a common idiomatic phrase for physical reaction).

Usage Notes:

'Quaver' as 'восьмая нота' is a direct musical equivalent and should be used in formal contexts like music education. For the verb forms like 'трепетать' or 'дрожать', choose based on nuance: 'трепетать' is more poetic, while 'дрожать' is practical. Be mindful of aspect in Russian verbs; 'quaver' often implies ongoing action, so pair with imperfective forms. In spoken Russian, these verbs might vary by region, so context guides selection.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing 'трепетать' with 'дрожать' and using them interchangeably. Correct: 'Трепетать' is for subtle, emotional quivering, while 'дрожать' is for visible shaking. Example of error: "Я дрожу голосом" (incorrect for emotional voice). Correct: "Я трепещу голосом". Explanation: This mix-up stems from similar meanings, but 'дрожать' implies more intensity.

• Error: Forgetting to inflect 'восьмая нота' in sentences, e.g., using nominative in all cases. Correct: In genitive, say "без восьмой ноты" instead of "без восьмая нота". Explanation: Russian requires case agreement, which English learners often overlook.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'трепетать' often appears in literature and poetry, such as in works by Pushkin, to evoke romantic or dramatic tension, reflecting the language's rich emotional depth in describing human experiences.

Related Concepts:

• нота (nota) - Note (general music term)
• ритм (ritm) - Rhythm
• вибрация (vibracija) - Vibration