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falsetto

/fɔːlˈset.oʊ/

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adjective

/fɔːlˈset.oʊ/C1formal
  • ruОписывает голос, особенно мужской, который искусственно высок по тону, часто используется в пении.

Describes a voice, especially a male voice, that is artificially high in pitch, often used in singing.

  1. Artificially high voiceB2formal

    Describing a voice that is unnaturally high-pitched, typically above the normal vocal range.

    ruФальцетный

    • He spoke in a falsetto tone to imitate a child.
    • The singer used a falsetto register for the high notes.
    • Her falsetto laugh sounded forced and unnatural.
Forms
  • more falsetto comparative form
  • most falsetto superlative form

noun

/fɔːlˈset.əʊ/B2formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее мужской певческий голос, использующий искусственно высокие тона в верхнем регистре, часто применяемый для стилистического эффекта.

A noun referring to a male singing voice that uses artificially high tones in an upper register, often employed for stylistic effect.

  1. High-pitched male singing voiceB2formal

    A method of singing used by male vocalists to produce notes higher than their normal vocal range, often characterized by a light, airy, or strained quality.

    ruФальцет

    • The singer switched to a falsetto for the chorus of the song.
    • He used a falsetto voice to mimic a female character in the play.
    • Many pop singers employ falsetto to add emotional intensity to their music.

    Synonymshead voice

Forms
  • falsettos plural form
  • falsettos' possessive plural form
  • falsetto's possessive singular form