vibrato

noun
UK: /vɪˈbrɑː.təʊ/
US: /vɪˈbrɑː.toʊ/

  1. A slightly trembling or vibrating effect, especially in singing or playing a musical instrument, used to add warmth and expression to the sound.

    1. The singer used vibrato on the long notes to make them sound richer.
    2. Her voice has a natural vibrato that enhances her performance especially in the opera.

Synonyms

tremolo oscillation waver modulation
vibrato verb

  1. To produce a vibrato effect, especially when singing or playing a musical instrument.

    1. She vibratos beautifully, giving her singing a unique quality.
    2. The violinist skillfully vibratoed each note, adding depth and emotion to the melody.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "vibrato" is /vɪˈbrɑː.təʊ/ in British English and /vɪˈbrɑː.toʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vibrato": tremolo, oscillation, waver, modulation.

Example usage of "vibrato": "The singer used vibrato on the long notes to make them sound richer.". More examples on the page.