word
Falsetto
fawl-SET-oh
/fɔːlˈsɛtoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
falsetto
Dictionary meaning
A method of singing above one's natural range, producing a light, high tone.
Examples
- He slipped into falsetto for the chorus.
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