vibrato
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Ms. Burgess’s light soprano and plaintive vibrato suggest that Thorn Rose is not entirely convinced that awakening is a good idea, but she goes along with it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Musically, trot is defined by its frequent use of minor scales and a distinctive vocal style marked by heavy vibrato and kkeokgi - a technique that bends notes to heighten emotional expression.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
His vibrato is disciplined and finely grained; when he moves up and down the neck, the motion is smooth as a jet plane lifting into altitude.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025
The pair cherrypicked from the two models, and made alterations to things like vibrato speed, or slowing and relaxing phrases.
From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024
His girls were playful, wistful, always dancing across the house, jumping from bed to bed, singing with feigned vibrato, swooning.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
Vocabulary lists containing vibrato
Music - Middle School
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Music - High School
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