falsetto
Beginner (A1)
IPA: /N/A/
KK: /N/A/
adverb
Definition
Not a valid English word.
Example
Not available
Conversation
Have you heard him sing in falsetto at the concert last night?
Yeah, it was impressive how he hit those high notes!
I didn't expect him to do it so well; it sounded amazing in falsetto.
Totally! It really added a unique touch to the performance.
noun
Definition
A type of singing or speaking voice that is higher than a person's normal voice, often used by men to reach higher notes.
Example
He sang the high notes in falsetto, impressing everyone with his vocal range.
Conversation
Did you hear that song where he uses a lot of falsetto?
Yeah, it's such a unique sound!
I wonder how he can reach those high notes with his falsetto.
Root Explanation
Falsetto → It originates from the Italian word 'falsetto', which is a diminutive form of 'falso' (meaning false). The term refers to a method of singing that produces a higher pitch than the singer's normal range, often perceived as 'false' or not true to the singer's natural voice.
Memory Tip
Think of the Italian word 'falso', which means false, to remember that falsetto refers to a singing style that sounds higher and different from a person's true voice.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.