falset

Definitions of falset
  1. noun
    a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef
    synonyms: alt, altstem
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    types:
    alto, contratenor, countertenor
    a male singer with a voice above that of a tenor
    type of:
    chansonnier, chanteur, vocalist, zanger, zangeres
    a person who sings
  2. noun
    a male singer with a voice above that of a tenor
    synonyms: alto, contratenor, countertenor
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    type of:
    alt, altstem
    a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef
  3. noun
    a male singing voice with artificially high tones in an upper register
    synonyms: falsetstem, kopstem
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