Vibrato
noun
A slight regular fluctuation in the pitch of a musical note.
The violinist played the piece with an intense vibrato.
Often appears as...
- strong vibrato
- rapid vibrato
Usage tips
Musical
noun
A technique used by singers and instrumentalists to vary the pitch of a note.
The singer added vibrato to her voice to express emotions.
Often appears as...
- controlled vibrato
- sing with vibrato
Usage tips
Musical
noun
A slight regular fluctuation in the pitch of a musical note.
The violinist played the piece with an intense vibrato.
Often appears as...
- strong vibrato
- rapid vibrato
Usage tips
Musical
noun
A technique used by singers and instrumentalists to vary the pitch of a note.
The singer added vibrato to her voice to express emotions.
Often appears as...
- controlled vibrato
- sing with vibrato
Usage tips
Musical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Expression
Vibrato adds emotional depth and can make music sound more expressive.
Her vibrato conveyed a sense of longing in the melody.
Pro Tip 2/3Skilled Technique
Performers often use vibrato to showcase their technical skill and control.
The guitarist's expert vibrato was captivating.
Pro Tip 3/3Genre Specific
Vibrato is more common in certain music genres, such as classical and jazz.
Classical singers typically employ a consistent vibrato.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Expression
Vibrato adds emotional depth and can make music sound more expressive.
Her vibrato conveyed a sense of longing in the melody.
Pro Tip 2/3Skilled Technique
Performers often use vibrato to showcase their technical skill and control.
The guitarist's expert vibrato was captivating.
Pro Tip 3/3Genre Specific
Vibrato is more common in certain music genres, such as classical and jazz.
Classical singers typically employ a consistent vibrato.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Expression
Vibrato adds emotional depth and can make music sound more expressive.
Her vibrato conveyed a sense of longing in the melody.
Pro Tip 2/3Skilled Technique
Performers often use vibrato to showcase their technical skill and control.
The guitarist's expert vibrato was captivating.
Pro Tip 3/3Genre Specific
Vibrato is more common in certain music genres, such as classical and jazz.
Classical singers typically employ a consistent vibrato.
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Theremin, the...
It's kind of a funny, goofy sound to do. And sometimes if I have too much coffee, then my vibrato gets out of hand. You're really sensitive to your body and its functions when you're behind this thing.
Video examples
Theremin, the...
It's kind of a funny, goofy sound to do. And sometimes if I have too much coffee, then my vibrato gets out of hand. You're really sensitive to your body and its functions when you're behind this thing.
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Quote examples
Jack Antonoff
American Musician
What sets 'Some Nights' apart from anything we've ever done is the hip-hop influence. Not so much the actual sound of hip-hop, but more the vibrato and the artistry that comes with it. Right now, the artists that seem to be pushing to be the greatest artists and are trying to change the world are hip-hop artists.
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John Petrucci
American Musician
The guitar is a funny instrument because you have bendable strings and distortion - there's a potential for noise. It is more exposing. Actually controlling the instrument, using proper vibrato, bending notes in tune, not fretting too hard, controlling the noise is a skill in itself that takes many years.
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Morton Feldman
American Composer
For me it's the instrument. If I want to think of a flute and the state of the arts I hear a vibrato; I don't know what a flute is unless the person plays it for me.
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Paul Gilbert
American Musician
I am trying to build the biggest callus possible on my first finger so I can do one-finger bends and vibrato like B.B. King.
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Jaco Pastorius
American Musician
I play in tune like a cello player and use legitimate vibrato. There are no tricks; it's just all in the hands!
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Ritchie Blackmore
English Musician
I can do the old hand vibrato just fine, but I like attacking the strings.
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Robin Trower
English Musician
I think the fundamental part of my technique is my vibrato.
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Sonny Terry
American Musician
If you've got a good vibrato, you can get away with a lot.
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James Galway
Irish Musician
Control of vibrato helps your musical expression.
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Terry Kath
American Musician
Well, first I'd want a better vibrato.
Quote examples
Jack Antonoff
American Musician
What sets 'Some Nights' apart from anything we've ever done is the hip-hop influence. Not so much the actual sound of hip-hop, but more the vibrato and the artistry that comes with it. Right now, the artists that seem to be pushing to be the greatest artists and are trying to change the world are hip-hop artists.
Quote examples
John Petrucci
American Musician
The guitar is a funny instrument because you have bendable strings and distortion - there's a potential for noise. It is more exposing. Actually controlling the instrument, using proper vibrato, bending notes in tune, not fretting too hard, controlling the noise is a skill in itself that takes many years.
Quote examples
Morton Feldman
American Composer
For me it's the instrument. If I want to think of a flute and the state of the arts I hear a vibrato; I don't know what a flute is unless the person plays it for me.
Quote examples
Paul Gilbert
American Musician
I am trying to build the biggest callus possible on my first finger so I can do one-finger bends and vibrato like B.B. King.
Quote examples
Jaco Pastorius
American Musician
I play in tune like a cello player and use legitimate vibrato. There are no tricks; it's just all in the hands!
Quote examples
Ritchie Blackmore
English Musician
I can do the old hand vibrato just fine, but I like attacking the strings.
Quote examples
Robin Trower
English Musician
I think the fundamental part of my technique is my vibrato.
Quote examples
Sonny Terry
American Musician
If you've got a good vibrato, you can get away with a lot.
Quote examples
James Galway
Irish Musician
Control of vibrato helps your musical expression.
Quote examples
Terry Kath
American Musician
Well, first I'd want a better vibrato.
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