An Italian term meaning a fluctuation in the pitch of the voice in a single note. Sometimes, as in a 'quick vibrato' it is correct and pleasing, but it is more often unpleasant and is a serious vocal problem. In the latter case, it is also called tremolo, knock, bleat or more bluntly. a wobble.
a technique over-applied by some singers, violinists or cornet players to overcome probems with tuning
1 used for a mechanical arm for controlling pitch. 2 A sound processing effect. 3 A technique whereby a fretted noted is moved rapidly (a slight fluctuation in pitch) to create an effect or enhance tone.
A slight, often rapid fluctuation of pitch that enriches or dramatizes a note.
On string instruments, small but rapid fluctuations in pitch used to intensify a sound.
Expressive effect which producers a fluctuation of pitch. A rapid, slight variation in pitch in singing or playing some musical instruments, producing a stronger or richer tone. It is often used as an expressive device.
(vee-BRAH-toe) Italian for “vibratedâ€. The slightly wavering quality that a singer has in his voice while sustaining a note. The wavering is produce by a minute altering of the pitch of a note. String players move their fingers back and forth rapidly to produce the same effect. Sometimes a player or singer will produce a note with no vibrato at all for a particularly haunting effect.
a slight wavering or pulsating of a tone in singing or playing an instrument
The modulation of the pitch of a sample with a certain depth and speed controlled by a certain waveform (LFO) that increases from 0 at a certain rate.
(music) a pulsating effect in an instrumental or vocal tone produced by slight and rapid variations in pitch
A slight wavering in pitch
A rhythmic fluctuation in pitch.
this effect is achieved by modulating the pitch of a signal. The sounds produced can vary from a subtle enhancement to an extreme variation. Early valve combos (such as the Vox AC30) offered vibrato as well as tremolo; however, the feature is more often seen on chorus pedals or digital multi-effects units.
An effect feature that uses an oscillator to cause a regular variation in the frequency (pitch) of a sound. Speed and intensity controls for governing the velocity and depth of the vibrato effect are commonly present on the front panels of amps with this feature.
a slight variation in pitch of the sounding note
A rapid, repetitive change in pitch used by musicians for imparting more warmth or emotion to music. A vibrato effect is achieved in the Mills Violano-Virtuoso by shaking the tail piece, and in the Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina by acting on the string tension. In organs, the effect is achieved by shaking the wind supply. See also tremolo.
To vibrate by slightly altering a pitch higher and lower.
A rapid alternation in pitch that imparts warmth and color to a tone.
"The steady pulsation of the voice that is heard of a sustained note. The pulsation is caused by a slight fluctuation in pitch above and below the tonal center of the note." (Oscar Kosarin, The Singing Actor). It's important to stress " slight fluctuation." One singer who uses a great deal of vibrato, with mixed results, is Erin Neville. Some singers produce vibrato naturally, others have to be taught. Although some singers and teachers consider vibrato to be ugly and perhaps even harmful, correct vibrato is not only an attractive sound, but will not harm the voice. The best singers have full control over their vibrato and use it to accent certain words or phrases for dramatic or emotional effect. Vibrato should not be confused with a warble, which is a large fluctuation in pitch, which is usually the result of bad singing technique.
The periodic alteration of a sound's volume, usually applied by an LFO. (See "LFO")
Small fluctuation of pitch used as an expressive device to intensify a sound.
A smooth and repeated changing of the pitch up and down from the regular musical pitch, often done by singers.
vih- brah-toh] (Italian) "vibrated." A slight fluctuation of pitch on a sustained tone. String players produce vibrato by wiggling the left hand back and forth (the right hand holds the bow); wind players and singers use breath control. Judicious use of vibrato is considered to be expressive. Excessive vibrato produces what is often described euphamistically as a wobble.
It., ve-brah'toh\. On bow-instruments, the wavering effect of tone obtained by rapidly shaking the finger on the string which it is stopping (fretting).
A pulsating effect produced in an instrumental or vocal tone by barely perceptible and minute variations in pitch.
Used by singers to hide the fact that they are on the wrong pitch.
Small fluctuations of pitch used in Baroque music as an ornament.
Bridge and/or tailpiece which can alter the pitch of strings when the vibrato arm is pressed. Also called a whammy bar.
The up and down oscillation of the pitch of a note by use of the diaphragm for singers and players of wind instruments, or the fingers for players of bowed and other stringed instrument.
A wavering in the vocal tone that keeps chords from locking and ringing.
A pulsating characteristic of tone due to regular, barely perceptible rapid fluctuations in pitch, timbre, and/or intensity.
A periodic change in frequency, often controlled by an LFO, with a periodicity of less than 20Hz. Compare with tremolo.
The slightly wavering quality that a singer has in his voice while sustaining a tone; if the vibrato becomes terribly pronounced, it is pejoratively called a wobble. Some singers will drain their voice of any vibrato for a particularly haunting effect.
Vibrato is a musical effect, produced in singing and on musical instruments by a regular pulsating change of pitch. Vibrato is naturally present in the human voice, and is used to add expression and vocal-like qualities to instrumental music. It is used extensively in nearly all styles of music.