falsetto
noun/fɔlˈsɛtoʊ/
Frequency rank: #17,258 most common English word
Meaning
A vocal register above the normal range, producing a high, thin sound, used especially by male singers.
Example sentence
The singer switched to falsetto when he reached the highest notes in the song.
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