vibrato
noun/vɪˈbrɑːtoʊ/
Frequency rank: #19,151 most common English word
Meaning
A rapid, slight variation in pitch in singing or playing a musical instrument, producing a richer or stronger tone.
Example sentence
The singer's vibrato gave her performance an emotional and wavering quality.
Synonyms & related words
- tremolo
- quaver
- warble
- tremor
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