sprechstimme

Definitions of sprechstimme
  1. noun
    a style of dramatic vocalization between singing and speaking
    synonyms: sprechgesang
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    type of:
    phonation, vocalisation, vocalism, vocalization, voice, vox
    the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
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