De vibrato
Example: De violist gebruikte een subtiele vibrato tijdens het optreden.
Definition
"De vibrato" in music refers to a slight and rapid variation in pitch used by musicians to add expression and warmth to a note. It is commonly applied by string players, vocalists, and wind instrumentalists to enhance the emotional impact of their performance.
Etymology
The term "de vibrato" comes from the Italian word 'vibrato,' which means 'vibrated' or 'shaken.' It derives from the Latin 'vibrare,' meaning 'to shake.' Did you know that vibrato was first widely discussed in the 19th century as a technique to enrich musical notes?
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"De vibrato" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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