Degree
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
Department
Voice
Document Type
Dissertation
Abstract
Observations of vibrato rate and extent through the twentieth and early twenty-first century point to an overall decrease in rate and increase in extent. This descriptive analysis studied fifty-five randomly selected recordings of professional operatic baritones, five from each decade from 1910 to 2021, and analyzed their vibrato rate and extent with VoceVista Video Pro. Results showed a consistent decrease in mean vibrato rate from 1910 to 1960, with small increases and decreases from 1960-2021. Vibrato extent was less consistent, but still increased from 1910-2021. The mean vibrato rate was 5.84 Herz (Hz), with a coefficient of variation (CV) of 10.87%. Mean vibrato extent was ±69.2 Cents (Ct) with a coefficient of variation (CT) of 33.26%. Findings were consistent with similar studies performed with recordings of sopranos, as well as singers of various genres.
Date
5-13-2024
Recommended Citation
Purcell, Scott, "Vibrato Rate and Extent in the Baritone Voice Through the Twentieth and Early Twenty-First Century" (2024). LSU Doctoral Dissertations. 6469.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/6469
Committee Chair
Jesse, Dennis