On The Function Of "Vibrato" In Vocal Music

"Vibrato", as a noteworthy mode of processing in vocal music, is one of the skills that reflect the emotion and expression of vocal works. It perfects the interpretation of vocal music. The paper focuses on the meaning, development and patterns of Vibrato, and conducts the thought from combination of vocal theory and performance. Analysis is made on the function of Vibrato, as well as the items to be noted in the performance of different works. Taking the works-"Panis Angelicas","Tarim River "and "Colorful Shell Picking"-in his solo concert for example, author analyzes the form of expression and function of Vibrato in different styles of vocal music. Author is also trying to testify precisely control and application of different Vibrato processing can be a modification towards vocal performance, as well as enriching the emotion of the works. And the paper completes in the hope of be a reference to the vocal concert performance and study of vibrato processing.