head voice

British  

noun

1. the high register of the human voice, in which the vibrations of sung notes are felt in the head

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Example Sentences

This pick is a bold one because “the choruses bridge the range between chest and head voice, which is difficult for some singers to do, especially in one breath,” Glass said.

From Los Angeles Times

There are also huge note jumps, and the slow melody means you need some control over your breathy head voice.

From Los Angeles Times

The note jumps also cross between chest voice and head voice for many singers, which is a challenge for the inexperienced, she added.

From Los Angeles Times

Using a clear, clean, straight head voice rather than chest voice will help to avoid this, and will strengthen a child’s vocal musculature for a lifetime of excellent singing.

From Literature

Miranda spent one-on-one time with Simo in the recording studio, helping her pin down high notes in her head voice and low notes in her chest voice.

From New York Times