Vibrato
vibrato
noun SHTAEN-der-vant Rare
Origin: from Italian vibrare, to vibrate
Also means
a slight oscillation in pitch used for expression
Usage Note
Vibrato is produced by oscillating the finger on a string or varying breath pressure. Historically-informed performers debate non-vibrato style; modern mainstream playing uses it continuously.
Examples
"Ihr Vibrato war warm und gleichmäßig, ohne zu übertreiben."
Natural Translation
Her vibrato was warm and even, without exaggerating.
Literal Translation
Her vibrato was warm and even, without to-exaggerate.
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