vibrato

 
Pronunciation: /vɪˈbrɑːtəʊ/

noun (plural vibratos)

Music
  • a rapid, slight variation in pitch in singing or playing some musical instruments, producing a stronger or richer tone: a clean, light sound without vibratoCompare with tremolo.

Origin:

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