Synonyms for

Vibrato

Verb / vi:ˈbrɑ:təʊ / Another word for vibrato — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Vibrato is a musical technique where a note is played with a slight variation in pitch to create a more expressive sound.

Synonyms & similar words

tremolo vibration quaver fluctuation waver tremor shiver quivering trembling shake shudder flutter oscillation pulsation throb ripple surge swell undulation

Example sentences

  1. The violinist used a beautiful vibrato to make the music sound more expressive.
  2. When I sing, I like to add a vibrato to my voice.
  3. The pianist's vibrato was so strong that it made the whole room vibrate.
  4. The singer's vibrato made the song sound more emotional and touching.
  5. The guitarist's vibrato was so smooth that it sounded like he was singing with his guitar.

Quotes

  • "Singing is a way of releasing an emotion that you sometimes can't portray when you're acting. And music moves your soul, so music is the source of the most intense emotions you can feel. When you hear a song and you're acting it's incredible. But when you're singing a song and you're acting it's even more incredible." - Amanda Seyfried
  • "Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart." - Pablo Casals
  • "Music is the strongest form of magic." - Marilyn Manson

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