âm vực
Definition
- Noun:
- Vocal range: The total span of musical pitches that a person's voice can produce, from the lowest to the highest note.
- Tessitura: The most comfortable or frequently used part of a vocal or instrumental range within a specific piece of music.
- Range (general): The compass or scope of pitches that a musical instrument is capable of producing.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy có âm vực rất rộng. (She has a very wide vocal range.)
- Bài hát này đòi hỏi âm vực cao. (This song requires a high tessitura.)
- Âm vực của cây đàn piano là rất lớn. (The range of the piano is very large.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in musical and vocal contexts but can be applied metaphorically to describe the scope or breadth of non-musical things, such as the range of emotions or colors.
- Tác phẩm của ông có âm vực cảm xúc phong phú. (His work has a rich emotional range.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tầm cữ giọng: A less common synonym for vocal range.
- Quãng giọng: Another term for vocal range, often used interchangeably.
Synonyms
- Range: The extent of pitch variation.
- Compass: The full scope of musical notes.
- Tessitura: The prevailing range of a vocal part.
Related Terms
- Âm sắc: Timbre; the tone color or quality of a sound.
- Cao độ: Pitch; the perceived frequency of a sound.
- Cường độ: Volume; the loudness or softness of a sound.