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Sprechstimme

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A dramatic vocal style midway between speaking and singing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a style of dramatic vocalization between singing and speaking

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sprechgesang

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: voice, vocalization, vocalisation, vocalism, phonation, vox

History

Etymology

From German Sprechstimme.