vibrato
pronunciation
How to pronounce vibrato in British English:
UK [vɪˈbrɑ:təʊ]
How to pronounce vibrato in American English:
US [vɪˈbrɑtoʊ]
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- Noun:
- (music) a pulsating effect in an instrumental or vocal tone produced by slight and rapid variations in pitch
Word Origin
- vibrato
- 1861 (adv.), 1870 (n.), "tremulous effect in music," from Italian vibrato, from Latin vibratus, past participle of vibrare "to vibrate" (see vibrate). Strictly, the vibrato is distinct from the tremolo, in that the latter involves a perceptible variation in pitch; but in common usage the terms are made synonymous. [Century Dictionary]
Example
- 1. She likes to think of a semicolon as a comma with vibrato .
- 2. Vibrato setup will enhance the effect of all tambers .
- 3. I have never liked vibrato . I like a clear sound , without a lot of throb in it .
- 4. Assembly consisting of the bridge , the tailpiece and the vibrato arm .
- 5. A vibrato in singing , often excessive or poorly controlled .