falsetto

/fɔlˈsɛt.oʊ/

IPA: /F AO0 L S EH1 T OW0/

noun

1
The "false" (singing) voice in any human, usually airy and lacking a purity of vowels; created by utilizing the next highest vocal folds above those used for speech and normal range singing. It is commonly confused with the Head Voice register.
2
A person who sings in falsetto.

verb

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