Singing Techniques

verb to sing or hum in a soft, soothing voice

• The singer began to croon a romantic ballad during the concert.
• I love it when he croons old jazz standards at the bar.
• She crooned her heart out at the karaoke party last night.
• The wind seemed to croon through the trees, creating a peaceful melody.

noun a method of voice production used by male singers, especially tenors, to sing notes higher than their normal range

adjective relating to or characteristic of the singing voice of a falsetto

• The opera singer effortlessly hit the high notes in falsetto.
• He can sing in falsetto better than anyone I know.
• She tried to sing in falsetto but it sounded really weird.
• His falsetto laughter echoed through the empty hallway.

noun an inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in a husky or hoarse voice and sometimes complete loss of voice

• The patient was diagnosed with acute laryngitis and was advised to rest their voice.
• I heard Sarah has laryngitis and can't talk for a few days.
• I feel like I'm getting laryngitis from all this talking.
• His laryngitis of the soul prevented him from speaking up about his feelings.

noun a musical term used to describe singing or playing a note that is not in tune with the rest of the music

adjective describing something that is out of tune or not in harmony with the rest

adverb modifying a verb to indicate that the action is not in tune or not in harmony

• The singer hit several off key notes during the performance.
• She sounded a bit off key when she sang that song.
• His singing was totally off key, it was painful to listen to.
• The team's performance was off key, they seemed out of sync with each other.

noun a musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note

verb to shake or tremble in speaking, typically due to nervousness or emotion

• The singer's voice began to quaver as she reached the high notes.
• I could hear the quaver in his voice when he asked her out on a date.
• She was so nervous, you could hear the quaver in her voice from a mile away.
• The quaver in his voice revealed his inner turmoil and uncertainty.

adjective describing something that produces pleasant sounds or melodies

• The opera singer's tuneful voice filled the concert hall with beauty and emotion.
• I love listening to tuneful melodies while I work.
• That new song is so tuneful, it's been stuck in my head all day.
• His words were like a tuneful melody, soothing and comforting to the ears.

noun a musical technique consisting of a regular, pulsating change of pitch

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• The opera singer demonstrated a flawless vibrato in her performance.
• I love how that guitarist adds vibrato to his solos, it sounds so cool.
• The way she sings with vibrato is just so extra, I love it.
• His emotions were like a vibrato, fluctuating between highs and lows.

adjective lacking sensitivity to the proper way to behave or speak

• She was considered tone deaf by her music teacher due to her inability to match pitch.
• My dad is so tone deaf, he always sings off-key when he tries to join in on karaoke.
• I can't believe she wore that outfit to the party, she must be tone deaf when it comes to fashion.
• His comments about the sensitive topic were so insensitive, it was like he was completely tone deaf to the situation.

adjective describing something that is melodious or song-like in nature

• The ariose melodies of the opera captivated the audience.
• I love listening to ariose music while I study.
• That song has such an ariose vibe, I can't stop listening to it.
• Her words were as ariose as a symphony, flowing effortlessly and beautifully.

noun a musical or vocal performance that is executed with great precision and accuracy

adjective describing something that is perfectly in tune or executed flawlessly

• The singer's performance was pitch perfect, hitting every note flawlessly.
• Wow, that movie was pitch perfect! I laughed the whole time.
• Her dance moves were pitch perfect, she really knows how to move!
• The team's strategy was pitch perfect, leading them to victory.

noun a person who believes in the concept of being single and is happy or content with their single status

• The singlist approach to analyzing data focuses on individual variables one at a time.
• I prefer the singlist method when studying for exams, it helps me focus better.
• Some people find the singlist way of thinking too narrow-minded.
• In a world full of complexities, sometimes taking a singlist perspective can bring clarity.

noun a smooth, flowing, melodious song or melody

adjective relating to or characteristic of a cantilena

• The cantilena in the opera was beautifully sung by the soprano.
• I love listening to the cantilena in classical music.
• That cantilena was so catchy, it's been stuck in my head all day.
• Her speech had a cantilena-like quality, flowing smoothly and melodically.

noun a vocal effect produced by a low, creaky sound that typically occurs at the end of a sentence or phrase

• Some researchers suggest that the use of vocal fry in speech may be perceived negatively in professional settings.
• I noticed that a lot of young people tend to use vocal fry when they speak casually.
• Her vocal fry is so annoying, I can't stand listening to her talk.
• The singer's vocal fry added a unique texture to her performance.

noun a type of singing that is performed without any musical accompaniment

adverb sung without instrumental accompaniment

• The choir performed a beautiful a capella rendition of the national anthem.
• We sang a few songs a capella at the campfire last night.
• The group decided to go a capella for their next performance.
• His speech was so powerful, it was like he was speaking a capella in a crowded room.