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vibrato

Pronunciation: /vɪˈbɹɑːtoʊ/

The English word “vibrato” has 2 meanings listed here.

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.

adjective

  1. Distorted by editing a sound so it becomes more wobbled, usually for humorous purposes.

Etymology

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

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