noun
falsetto
fawl-SEHT-oh
Falsetto (noun) means a high-pitched singing voice produced above a person's normal vocal range, especially in men. Example: “He hit an impressive falsetto during the chorus.”
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A high-pitched singing voice produced above a person's normal vocal range, especially in men.
"He hit an impressive falsetto during the chorus."
How to use falsetto
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA high, artificial-sounding singing voice, especially used by male singers to reach notes above their normal range.
Common pairings
sing in falsetto
falsetto voice
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Word forms
- Plural
- falsettos
- Third person singular
- falsettos
- Past tense
- falsettoed
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian falsetto, a diminutive of falso ("false"), describing the artificial, "false" quality of the voice.
Rhymes for falsetto
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What does “falsetto” mean?
The word “falsetto” means a high-pitched singing voice produced above a person's normal vocal range, especially in men. In plain terms, a high, artificial-sounding singing voice, especially used by male singers to reach notes above their normal range.
How do you pronounce “falsetto”?
“Falsetto” is pronounced fawl-SEHT-oh (/fɔlˈsɛt.oʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “falsetto” in a sentence?
Here is “falsetto” used in a sentence: “He hit an impressive falsetto during the chorus.”
What part of speech is “falsetto”?
“Falsetto” is a noun.
Where does the word “falsetto” come from?
The word “falsetto” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian falsetto, a diminutive of falso ("false"), describing the artificial, "false" quality of the voice.
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