vibrate

B2 · Upper Intermediate Music

v. to make a sound by shaking, like a guitar string or your voice.

v. to produce a sound through rapid oscillation; to resonate.

“The low notes of the organ made the whole church vibrate.”

“The singer's vocal cords vibrate to produce a fundamental frequency, which is then shaped by the resonators of the mouth and throat.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing

n. the setting on a phone that makes it shake instead of making a noise.

n. the haptic alert mode on a portable electronic device.

“I kept my phone on vibrate during the movie so I wouldn't disturb anyone.”

“The executive switched her device to vibrate before the board meeting to ensure she remained aware of urgent notifications without interrupting the presentation.”

C2 · Proficiency Music Technical

v. to slightly change the pitch of a note while singing or playing an instrument.

v. to employ vibrato in musical performance.

“The violinist began to vibrate the long note to give it more emotion.”

“The soprano was instructed to vibrate less on the early baroque pieces to maintain historical stylistic accuracy.”