word
Italian
vibrato
vih-BRAH-toh
vɪˈbrɑːtoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
vibrato
Sounds like
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Dictionary meaning
A rapid, slight variation in pitch in singing or playing to give a richer sound.
History and origin
Italian — 'vibrare' (to vibrate).
Examples
- The cellist's rich vibrato gave the slow movement an intense, singing quality.
Common mispronunciations
VY-brah-tohvih-BRAY-toh
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