Kopfstimme

head voice; upper vocal register

noun KOPF-shtim-eh Rare

Also means

falsetto

Usage Note

Kopfstimme is the lighter, higher register of the singing voice, associated with resonance in the head rather than the chest. Classical technique requires a smooth blend between Kopfstimme and Bruststimme (chest voice).

Examples

"Die Sopranistin wechselte mühelos in die Kopfstimme."

Natural Translation

The soprano switched effortlessly into head voice.

Literal Translation

The soprano switched effortlessly into head-voice.

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