tremolo arm

American  

[trem-uh-loh ahrm] / ˈtrɛm ə loʊ ˌɑrm /

noun

1. whammy bar.

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tremolo arm British  

noun

1. a metal lever attached to the bridge of an electric guitar, used to vary the pitch of a played note

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Etymology

Origin of tremolo arm

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Hawley himself ekes out little filigree solos with flutters of his guitar's tremolo arm, in sophisticated counterpoint to the ringing din at bass level.

From The Guardian • Oct. 6, 2012