[Harp-L] vibrato vs. tremolo 2

[Jonathan Ross <jross38@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Vern writes:

"I think that it is clear that tremolo is a large, rapid variation in  
loudness like playing the same short note repeatedly.  Vibrato is a  
slight, rapid variation of pitch within the same, usually long, note."


Except that it's obviously not clear.  At this point, several  
examples of the interchange of these words have been given.  The key  
for all of them is that the words are instrument and context  
specific--there is no single, overarching way of using the terms  
"tremolo" and "vibrato".  So, if the traditional harmonica usage is  
one way, then we might as well use that way.



JR Ross