Stimmumfang

vocal range; the span of pitches a voice can produce

noun SHTIM-oom-fang Rare

Usage Note

Stimmumfang is the total range of notes a singer can produce from lowest to highest. Classifying a voice type (soprano, tenor, etc.) depends partly on Stimmumfang and partly on timbre and register transition.

Examples

"Ihr Stimmumfang von drei Oktaven ist außergewöhnlich."

Natural Translation

Her vocal range of three octaves is exceptional.

Literal Translation

Her voice-range of three octaves is exceptional.

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