noun
vibrato
vih-BRAH-toh
Vibrato (noun) means (music) A slight, rapid wavering in pitch used to add expression to a sung or played note. Example: “The violinist added a rich vibrato to the final note.”
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(music) A slight, rapid wavering in pitch used to add expression to a sung or played note.
"The violinist added a rich vibrato to the final note."
How to use vibrato
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA wobbling, expressive effect used in singing or playing a musical note.
Common pairings
heavy vibrato
use vibrato
wide vibrato
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Word forms
- Plural
- vibratos
- Comparative
- more vibrato
- Superlative
- most vibrato
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The violinist added a rich _____ to the final note.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian vibrato, the past participle of vibrare, "to vibrate."
Rhymes for vibrato
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What does “vibrato” mean?
The word “vibrato” means (music) A slight, rapid wavering in pitch used to add expression to a sung or played note. In plain terms, a wobbling, expressive effect used in singing or playing a musical note.
How do you pronounce “vibrato”?
“Vibrato” is pronounced vih-BRAH-toh (/vɪˈbɹɑːtoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “vibrato” in a sentence?
Here is “vibrato” used in a sentence: “The violinist added a rich vibrato to the final note.”
What part of speech is “vibrato”?
“Vibrato” is a noun.
Where does the word “vibrato” come from?
The word “vibrato” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian vibrato, the past participle of vibrare, "to vibrate.".
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