lạc giọng
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To sing off-key; to sing out of tune: Refers to the act of singing with incorrect pitch, not matching the intended melody or harmony.
- To lose one's voice (in a specific context): Can refer to a temporary change or loss of vocal quality, often due to strain, emotion, or illness, affecting one's ability to sing or speak correctly.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Ca sĩ đó đã lạc giọng ở đoạn cao trào. (That singer went off-key during the climax.)
- Anh ấy hát hay nhưng đôi khi vẫn lạc giọng. (He sings well but sometimes still sings out of tune.)
- Cô ấy xúc động quá nên lạc giọng khi phát biểu. (She was so emotional that her voice faltered during her speech.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe instrumental pitch: While primarily for voice, it can be extended metaphorically to describe an instrument being out of tune in a performance context.
- Cây đàn guitar cũ khiến người chơi dễ lạc giọng. (The old guitar makes the player easily sound out of tune.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lạc điệu (verb phrase): To be out of rhythm or off-beat. This is related but focuses on timing rather than pitch.
- Hát sai nhạc (verb phrase): To sing the wrong notes/melody. A more general term for singing inaccurately.
Synonyms
- Hát sai tông (verb phrase): To sing in the wrong key.
- Phô (verb, in musical context): To crack or break (a note), often leading to being off-key.
Related Idioms
- "Lạc giọng vì xúc động": To have one's voice break/falter due to emotion.
- Nghe tin buồn, giọng cô ấy lạc giọng vì xúc động. (Upon hearing the sad news, her voice faltered with emotion.)