vibrato
noun
vi·bra·to
vi-ˈbrä-(ˌ)tō 
vī-
plural vibratos
: a slightly tremulous effect imparted to vocal or instrumental tone for added warmth and expressiveness by slight and rapid variations in pitch
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Perusing both her robust chest voice, raspy falsetto and the full strength of her vibrato, Keable delivers some classic R&B vocal showboating, which the subtle background horns complement perfectly.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
Hayden had used vibrato like a pop singer, a no-no, apparently, when doing the classics.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 10 Feb. 2025
Look how the timing, the dynamics, even the vibrato is almost identically in sync.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025
Two play a cello with a luscious vibrato, and another applies an arm to the piano.
—Jaron Lanier, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
Hayden had used vibrato like a pop singer, a no-no, apparently, when doing the classics.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 10 Feb. 2025
Look how the timing, the dynamics, even the vibrato is almost identically in sync.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025
Two play a cello with a luscious vibrato, and another applies an arm to the piano.
—Jaron Lanier, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Vibrato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vibrato. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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vibrato
noun
vi·bra·to
vi-ˈbrät-ō
vī-
plural vibratos
: a slightly trembling effect given to vocal or instrumental tone by slight and rapid variations in pitch
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