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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Albers’ rich vibrato and expressive bowing made the music sing, and in the quick sections, her agile fingers moved through the notes with effortless grace.
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Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 11 Oct. 2024
All those years of superhero training go down the drain when confronted with a flawless vibrato.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024
Modulation effects include chorus, phaser, flangers, vibrato pedals and tremolos.
—New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2024
Some of Malone’s trademarks include his signature vibrato crooning and moody atmosphere, though few singles are total standouts.
—Li Zhou, Vox, 15 June 2024
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Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 11 Oct. 2024
All those years of superhero training go down the drain when confronted with a flawless vibrato.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024
Modulation effects include chorus, phaser, flangers, vibrato pedals and tremolos.
—New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2024
Some of Malone’s trademarks include his signature vibrato crooning and moody atmosphere, though few singles are total standouts.
—Li Zhou, Vox, 15 June 2024
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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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