Phrase guide

head voice

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A kind of voice of high pitch and of a thin quality ascribed to resonance in the head; voice of the thin register. In producing it, the vibration of the cords is limited to their thin edges in the upper part, which are then presented to each other.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

One's internal monologue.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, informal, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

the higher ranges of the voice in speaking or singing; the vibrations of sung notes are felt in the head

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: head register, head tone

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: register

Narrower terms: falsetto

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: kopstem — vocal register
  • Finnish: pää-ääni — vocal register
  • French: voix de tête — vocal register
  • German: Kopfstimme — vocal register
  • Italian: voce di testa — vocal register
  • Polish: rejestr głowowy — vocal register
  • Turkish: kafa sesi — vocal register