vibrato
vi·bra·to
noun \vi-ˈbrä-(ˌ)tō, vī-\ plural vi·bra·tos
Definition of VIBRATO
: a slightly tremulous effect imparted to vocal or instrumental tone for added warmth and expressiveness by slight and rapid variations in pitch
— vi·bra·to·less \-ləs\ adjective
See Origin of VIBRATO
Italian, from past participle of vibrare to vibrate, from Latin
First Known Use: circa 1876
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