head voice
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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There are also huge note jumps, and the slow melody means you need some control over your breathy head voice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2023
When Mendez passed from her chest voice to her head voice in “Mr. Snow,” you practically fell out of your seat.
From The New Yorker ● Jun. 27, 2018
The top was secure up to B-flat in “Nur Mut!,” pretty more than heroic, and Bliss mixed in more head voice up there to make a velvety pianissimo in “Barkarole.”
From Washington Post ● Nov. 16, 2016
Rude Boy saw her skilfully flitting between her quivering head voice and meaty chest voice, before Stay displayed her potential for control and Only Girl in the World and Diamonds highlighted her ability to belt.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 2, 2015
The head voice is lighter, more tension-free, and more natural and therefore more beautiful sounding.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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