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Stimmbänder

vocal cords

noun SHTIM-ben-der Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Stimmbänder (plural; singular Stimmband) are the two folds of mucous membrane stretched across the larynx that vibrate to produce voice. Singers and teachers often speak of protecting their Stimmbänder, making this a broadly familiar term.

Examples

"Sänger schonen ihre Stimmbänder vor dem Konzert."

Natural Translation

Singers protect their vocal cords before the concert.

Literal Translation

Singers spare their vocal-cords before the concert.

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