Vibrato
A slight, rapid oscillation of pitch to enrich the tone.
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articulation
Pronunciation
vih-BRAH-toh
Origin
Italian
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About Vibrato
Vibrato involves a small, controlled fluctuation in pitch that adds warmth and expressiveness to a sustained note. On strings it is produced by rocking the finger on the fingerboard; for singers it occurs naturally with a relaxed vocal technique.
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Col legno
View all articulationterms →With the wood; striking strings with the bow stick.
TremoloRapid repetition of a single note or alternation between two notes.
TenutoHeld for its full value; sustained with emphasis.
PesanteHeavily, with weight.
SpiccatoA bouncing bow stroke producing short, separated notes.
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