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overtone singing

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of singing in which the individual singer manipulates the resonances of the voice to produce notes independent of the fundamental frequency.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 泛音唱法 — type of singing
  • Dutch: boventoonzang — type of singing
  • Finnish: kurkkulaulu — type of singing
  • French: chant diphonique — type of singing
  • Polish: śpiew alikwotowy — type of singing