Vibrato

/vɪˈbrɑːtoʊ/ noun

Vibrato is a musical effect where a note slightly and quickly wobbles in pitch, making the sound warmer and more expressive. Singers and instrumentalists often use it to add emotion to long notes.

From Italian 'vibrato', meaning 'vibrated', from 'vibrare' meaning 'to vibrate or shake'. It entered musical language as Italian terms became standard in Western music notation.

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