Vocal Techniques

noun a style of singing characterized by beauty of tone and legato phrasing

adjective relating to or characteristic of the bel canto style of singing

• The soprano's performance showcased her mastery of bel canto technique.
• I love listening to singers who can really nail the bel canto style.
• That singer's bel canto game is on point!
• Her words flowed like a beautiful bel canto aria.

adjective having a soft or gentle quality in the way that someone speaks or sings

• The singer delivered a breathy rendition of the classic ballad.
• She spoke in a breathy voice, trying to sound sexy.
• He whispered in a breathy tone, trying to be mysterious.
• The wind blew through the trees with a breathy sound.

noun A type of soprano voice that specializes in agile and florid singing, particularly in the upper register

• The coloratura soprano effortlessly hit all the high notes during the opera performance.
• Did you hear that coloratura soprano reach those crazy high notes? She's amazing!
• That coloratura soprano totally killed it with her vocal acrobatics.
• Her voice soared like a coloratura soprano, reaching incredible heights.

noun a type of elaborate ornamentation in vocal music, especially in opera, characterized by florid passages and high notes

adjective relating to or characteristic of coloratura singing

• The soprano showcased her impressive coloratura technique during the opera performance.
• Wow, did you hear that coloratura soprano hit those high notes?
• That coloratura singer is a total boss on stage.
• Her voice danced like a coloratura aria, filling the room with beauty.

noun a female singer with a low range and a voice quality between that of a soprano and a tenor

• The contralto singer's rich and deep voice resonated throughout the concert hall.
• I heard that contralto singer is performing at the local coffee shop tonight.
• That contralto's voice is so lit, it gives me goosebumps!
• Her contralto voice was like a soothing balm for my soul.

noun a singer, typically a male one, who sings sentimental songs in a soft, low voice

• The crooner captivated the audience with his smooth vocals.
• I love listening to old crooners like Frank Sinatra.
• That crooner has some serious pipes!
• The crooner of the group, she always knows how to charm others with her words.

noun the air that is breathed out from the lungs

• The process of exhalation involves the release of carbon dioxide from the lungs.
• Take a deep breath in and then let out a big exhalation.
• I let out a huge exhale after finishing my final exam.
• His exhalation of relief was visible as he finally reached the summit of the mountain.

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 a person who performs in operas, typically with a trained singing voice

• The opera singer performed a stunning aria at the prestigious concert hall.
• I heard that the opera singer nailed their performance last night!
• That opera singer has some serious pipes!
• She sings like an opera singer when she hits those high notes.

noun a jazz vocal technique in which the singer uses nonsense syllables instead of words

• The jazz singer showcased his talent for scat singing during the performance.
• I love it when singers do that scat singing thing in songs.
• Did you hear that scat singing in the song? It was awesome!
• Her scat singing was like a musical conversation with the instruments.

noun the act of singing

verb to make musical sounds with the voice

• The choir members will sing at the church service on Sunday.
• Let's sing along to our favorite song on the radio!
• I heard that new artist can really sing, she's amazing!
• His words seemed to sing with passion and emotion as he delivered his speech.

noun a person who sings, especially as a profession

• The singer delivered a flawless performance at the opera house.
• I heard that singer is going on tour next month.
• That singer has some serious pipes!
• The singer's voice was like honey, sweet and smooth.

noun the action of making musical sounds with the voice

verb present participle of sing, to make musical sounds with the voice

• The singing at the opera house was truly mesmerizing.
• I heard Sarah singing in the shower this morning.
• The street performer was belting out some killer tunes while singing on the corner.
• The birds outside my window were singing a beautiful melody at dawn.

noun a speech sound produced with continuous, vocal cord vibration

adjective relating to or having a sound characterized by resonance or voiced speech

• The sonant quality of the vowel is crucial in determining its pronunciation.
• He has a sonant voice that carries well in a crowded room.
• I love listening to her sonant laugh, it's so contagious!
• The sonant melody of the wind chimes filled the air with tranquility.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'tuneless' describes something that lacks a pleasant or harmonious sound.

• The singer's tuneless performance failed to impress the audience.
• I can't stand listening to her tuneless singing.
• Her tuneless voice is like nails on a chalkboard.
• His tuneless guitar playing was a cacophony of discordant notes.

noun A person who sings or performs with their voice.

• The vocalist delivered a powerful performance at the opera house.
• The vocalist killed it on stage last night!
• That vocalist has some serious pipes!
• The vocalist's voice was like honey, sweet and smooth.

noun a form of vocal percussion involving the art of producing drum beats, rhythm, and musical sounds using one's mouth, lips, tongue, and voice

• The talented musician showcased his beatbox skills during the classical music concert.
• I love watching people beatbox on the street, it's so cool!
• Did you see that guy totally kill it with his beatbox performance?
• His words were like a beatbox, rhythmically flowing and captivating.

verb making a sound of pleasure, contentment, or wonder

• The audience was aahing in amazement at the opera singer's high notes.
• We were all aahing over the cute puppies at the pet store.
• The group of teenagers were aahing at the new video game trailer.
• She couldn't help but keep aahing over the breathtaking view from the mountaintop.

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.