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vibrato

Syllabification: (vi·bra·to)
Pronunciation: /vəˈbrätō, vī-/

Definition of vibrato

noun (plural vibratos)

Music
  • a rapid, slight variation in pitch in singing or playing some musical instruments, producing a stronger or richer tone. Compare with tremolo.

Origin:

mid 19th century: Italian, past participle of vibrare 'vibrate'

vibrato in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of vibrato in the British & World English dictionary