What does "vibrato" mean?

The musical effect or technique where the pitch or frequency of a note or sound is quickly and repeatedly raised and lowered over a small distance for the duration of that note or sound.

What is a synonym for "vibrato"?

Common synonyms include: bassoon, bebung, block flute, bombard, bourdon, cello.

How do you pronounce "vibrato"?

Pronounced //vɪˈbɹɑːtoʊ//.

Vibrato

/vɪˈbɹɑːtoʊ/ noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

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Noun

1
The musical effect or technique where the pitch or frequency of a note or sound is quickly and repeatedly raised and lowered over a small distance for the duration of that note or sound.
"He felt his teeth methodically, one after the other, with a vibrato movement of finger and thumb."
2
(music) a pulsating effect in an instrumental or vocal tone produced by slight and rapid variations in pitch wordnet

Synonyms

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bassoon bebung block flute bombard bourdon cello

Antonyms

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monotone

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"He felt his teeth methodically, one after the other, with a vibrato movement of finger and thumb."

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian vibrato m, past participle of vibrare (“to vibrate”).

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