Gesangsstimme

singing voice

noun guh-ZANGS-shtim-muh Rare

Origin: from Gesang (singing) + Stimme (voice)

Also means

vocal part

Usage Note

Gesangsstimme denotes either a person's singing voice or the notated vocal line in a score, as distinct from the instrumental accompaniment. The linking -s- is obligatory.

Examples

"Ihre Gesangsstimme füllte den ganzen Saal."

Natural Translation

Her singing voice filled the entire hall.

Literal Translation

Her singing-voice filled the whole hall.

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