head register

American  

noun

1. the high register of the human voice.

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Etymology

Origin of head register

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Ms. Teuscher gave the moment real impact: Her cheekbones, large eyes and beautifully held head register powerfully through the Metropolitan Opera House as few others do.

From New York Times

The problem is met by bringing the head register as far down as possible into the middle; and by singing what theoretically should be chest tones in the middle register.

From Project Gutenberg

The first effect upon singing when the thick tone is forbidden and the attempt made to substitute the use of the voice in the thin or head register may be disappointing.

From Project Gutenberg

In most practical methods the chest register occupies about the same position; this is also true of the head register.

From Project Gutenberg

The middle register requires palatal resonance, and the first notes of the head register and the last ones of the middle require a judicious blending of both.

From Project Gutenberg