singing voice
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Definition
Singing voice (noun): The particular quality, character, or capability of a person's voice when used for singing. It refers to the sound produced, including its pitch, tone, timbre, and range, specifically in the context of musical performance.
Usage
The term "singing voice" is used to describe, evaluate, or discuss the vocal attributes someone possesses for singing, as distinct from their speaking voice. * She has a beautiful singing voice. * His singing voice is perfect for opera. * I lost my singing voice after the cold. * The coach helped her develop her singing voice.
Advanced Usage
- To find one's singing voice: To discover or develop one's unique vocal style or capability.
- After years of training, she finally found her true singing voice.
- In one's singing voice: Using the voice specifically for singing.
- He sounds very different in his singing voice compared to his speaking voice.
Variants and Related Words
- Voice (noun): The sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song. ("Singing voice" is a specific type of voice.)
- Vocal range (noun phrase): The span of pitches a singing voice can produce from lowest to highest.
- Vocal timbre (noun phrase): The unique tone color or quality of a singing voice.
Synonyms
- Vocal cords/voice (when context clearly refers to singing)
- Vocal ability (more general, can include technique)
- Vocal instrument (metaphorical)
Antonyms
- Speaking voice (noun phrase): The voice used for ordinary speech.
Related Phrases
- To train one's singing voice: To undergo vocal lessons or practice.
- She is training her singing voice with a professional coach.
- The state of one's singing voice: The current condition or health of one's vocal ability for singing.
- The singer is worried about the state of her singing voice before the big concert.
Noun
- the musical quality of the voice while singing