singing-voice
Definition
Noun: The quality or character of a person's voice when used for singing, as distinct from speaking.
Usage Examples
- (The sound she produces when singing is exceptionally pure and strong.)
- (His vocal quality changes noticeably between singing and speaking.)
Advanced Usage
"To lose one's singing-voice": to temporarily or permanently lose the ability to sing well, often due to illness or vocal strain.
- After the cold, she lost her singing-voice for a week. (She could not sing properly because her throat was affected.)
"A trained singing-voice": a voice that has been developed through formal instruction and practice.
- Only a trained singing-voice can sustain such long notes. (Professional vocal training is required for that technique.)
Variants and Related Words
Singing (n): the act of producing musical sounds with the voice.
- Singing is her greatest passion. (She loves to use her voice musically.)
Voice (n): the sound produced by the vocal cords, especially for speaking or singing.
- His voice cracked during the performance. (His vocal quality changed unexpectedly.)
Synonyms
- Vocal tone: the specific quality or timbre of a voice when singing.
- Singing tone: the musical sound produced by a singer.
Related Idioms
To have a voice like a nightingale: to have a very beautiful singing voice.
- She has a voice like a nightingale; everyone stops to listen. (Her singing voice is exceptionally pleasant.)
To find one's singing voice: to discover or develop one's ability to sing well.
- After years of practice, she finally found her singing voice. (She learned to use her vocal abilities effectively.)