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Legato
A smooth and connected style of singing without noticeable breaks between notes; used to create a flowing melody line.
Falsetto
A vocal register that occupies the frequency range above the modal voice register and overlaps with the lower part of the whistle register; often used in male singers to achieve notes otherwise too high.
Belting
A strong way of singing using chest voice; often used in musical theatre to project and convey emotional intensity.
Head voice
A vocal technique where resonance is felt in the head or sinuses; produces a clear and pure tone, used for higher pitches.
Staccato
Singing or playing notes sharply and detached; often used to convey excitement or to emphasize rhythm.
Chest voice
A vocal technique that produces a rich and deep tone; resonance is felt in the chest. Often used for lower pitches.
Passaggio
A transitional area between vocal registers; a singer must adjust their technique to navigate smoothly through these pitches.
Vibrato
A technique where the singer slightly varies pitch to enhance sound; often used to add emotion or warmth to sustained notes.
Breath Support
A technique of using the diaphragm, intercostal muscles, and abdominal muscles to control the breath and sustain singing; necessary for proper vocal tone and health.
Portamento
A vocal slide between two pitches; used to connect notes in an expressive manner.
Yodeling
A form of singing which involves repeated and rapid changes of pitch between the low-pitch chest register and the high-pitch head register; often associated with traditional Alpine music.
Coloratura
An elaborate ornamentation of a melody, often characterized by fast-moving notes; commonly found in opera.
Mezzo-soprano
A female singing voice whose range lies between the soprano and the contralto; known for its rich quality.
Tenor
A type of male singing voice with the highest vocal range of the ordinary adult male voice; often plays the hero in operatic settings.
Mixed voice
A blend of chest and head voice which allows for a smooth transition between registers; often used to achieve a balanced tone across the vocal range.
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