Oliver wanted to make a grand impression at his first piano recital. He practiced every day, ensuring his fingers moved swiftly across the keys. The moment finally arrived, and as he stepped onto the stage, he felt a wave of excitement and a tinge of nervousness. He took a deep breath, positioned his hands, and began to play. The melodies filled the auditorium, and he noticed his audience captivated by his performance. After he finished, the audience erupted in applause, and he felt proud and relieved that he had put in the effort to prepare.
In the sentence, 'He felt a wave of excitement and a tinge of nervousness,' the word 'tinge' is used to describe: