Bruststimme
chest voice; lower chest register of singing
noun BROOST-shtim-eh Rare
Usage Note
Bruststimme is the fuller, heavier lower register of the singing voice, where resonance is felt in the chest. It contrasts with Kopfstimme (head voice). Dramatic singers who push Bruststimme too high risk vocal damage.
Examples
"Die tiefe Bruststimme des Tenors wirkte besonders dramatisch."
Natural Translation
The tenor's deep chest voice sounded particularly dramatic.
Literal Translation
The deep chest-voice of the tenor worked particularly dramatically.
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