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vibrato

In music, a tiny and rapid fluctuation of pitch for dynamic and expressive effect, used mostly by string players and singers. It is different from a tremolo, which is a rapid fluctuation in intensity (rapid repeating) of the same note.
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She explained: "In my old 20smy singing teacher told me that I would not make it with my natural voice and would have to lose the vibrato that gave me the unique sound.
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Meanwhile, the Northern Sinfonia, although using modern equipment, played like a light-as-air baroque band, with no superfluous vibrato and even managing to use period-style bowings.
A magical night of great drama; REVIEW TITLE Messiah, Huddersfield ... by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
Her laser-beam soprano is clear and focused, with vibrato only used sparingly and tastefully to color and phrase.
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