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Definition of vibrato

vibrato

/vɪˈbrɑːtoʊ/
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Plural:vibratos
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vibrato Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A rapid, slight variation in pitch in singing or playing a musical instrument, producing a richer, warmer, or more expressive tone.

Example

"The cellist used a warm, controlled vibrato to give the slow movement a deeply expressive quality."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In music, 'vibrato' is distinct from 'tremolo': vibrato is a rapid, slight variation in pitch, whereas tremolo is a rapid variation in volume or the rapid repetition of a single note.

• Rhymes for vibrato

• Nearby Words

vibrate
vibration
vibrational
vibrato
vibrator
viburnum
vicar

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from Italian 'vibrato', the past participle of 'vibrare' (to vibrate), from Latin 'vibrare' (to shake or brandish).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vibrato. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vibrato
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