falsetto
/fɒlˈsɛt.əʊ/ · noun
Meaning
- The "false" (singing) voice in any human, usually airy and lacking a purity of vowels; created by utilizing the next highest vocal folds above those used for speech and normal range singing. It is commonly confused with the Head Voice register.
- A person who sings in falsetto.
- To sing or utter in falsetto.
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