headvoice
nounUK /ˈhɛd.vɔɪs/
US /ˈhɛd.vɔɪs/
A headvoice is the high, light singing voice you make when the sound feels like it buzzes in your head.
She sang the high notes in her headvoice so they sounded soft and clear.
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2. The upper part of a singer's range, contrasted with the chest voice.
His teacher helped him blend his headvoice smoothly into the chorus.
3. A voice that seems to come from inside the head rather than the chest.
The choir director asked for a gentle headvoice on the final verse.
4. A soft, airy tone used for very high notes.
She switched to a headvoice to reach the top of the melody.