vib.

/vɪb/

noun

The musical effect or technique where the pitch or frequency of a note or sound is quickly and repeatedly raised and lowered over a small distance for the duration of that note or sound.

OriginItalian vibrato m →
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Meanings

nounvib. (uncountable)

alternative vib

  1. uncountableentertainmentThe musical effect or technique where the pitch or frequency of a note or sound is quickly and repeatedly raised and lowered over a small distance for the duration of that note or sound.

Origin

  1. Italianvibrato m
  2. Englishvib.

Abbreviation of Italian vibrato m, past participle of vibrare (“to vibrate”)

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with vib.

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