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falsettist

[ ˈfɔːlsɪtɪst ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

music

A person who deliberately sings or plays out of tune, especially for comic effect.

Synonyms

off-key performer, out-of-tune musician.

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Word	Description / Examples
falsettist	This term is used to describe a singer, typically male, who sings in a higher pitch than usual, often resembling a female voice. It is a specialized term in music. The falsettist showcased his exceptional vocal range in the opera performance. As a renowned falsettist, he captivated the audience with his high-pitched serenade.
off-key performer	This is used to describe a singer or musician who sings or plays music out of tune. It carries a negative connotation, indicating the performance is not harmonious. Despite his enthusiasm, he was criticized as an off-key performer. The off-key performer struggled to hit the right notes during the audition.
out-of-tune musician	Similar to 'off-key performer', this term is used for musicians whose performance does not adhere to the correct musical pitch. It suggests a lack of musical accuracy and is usually negative. The out-of-tune musician disrupted the concert with their discordant notes. Playing as an out-of-tune musician can be embarrassing during live performances.

Word

Description / Examples

falsettist

This term is used to describe a singer, typically male, who sings in a higher pitch than usual, often resembling a female voice. It is a specialized term in music.

The falsettist showcased his exceptional vocal range in the opera performance.
As a renowned falsettist, he captivated the audience with his high-pitched serenade.

off-key performer

This is used to describe a singer or musician who sings or plays music out of tune. It carries a negative connotation, indicating the performance is not harmonious.

Despite his enthusiasm, he was criticized as an off-key performer.
The off-key performer struggled to hit the right notes during the audition.

out-of-tune musician

Similar to 'off-key performer', this term is used for musicians whose performance does not adhere to the correct musical pitch. It suggests a lack of musical accuracy and is usually negative.

The out-of-tune musician disrupted the concert with their discordant notes.
Playing as an out-of-tune musician can be embarrassing during live performances.

Examples of usage

The falsettist intentionally sang the wrong notes to make the audience laugh.
The falsettist's performance was a hit at the comedy club.

Translations

Translations of the word "falsettist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falsetista

🇮🇳 फाल्सेटिस्ट

🇩🇪 Falsettist

🇮🇩 falsettist

🇺🇦 фальцетист

🇵🇱 falsetysta

🇯🇵 ファルセッティスト (farusettisuto)

🇫🇷 falsettiste

🇪🇸 falsetista

🇹🇷 falsetist

🇰🇷 팔세티스트 (palsesiteseu)

🇸🇦 فالسيتست

🇨🇿 falsetista

🇸🇰 falzetista

🇨🇳 假声歌手 (jiǎ shēng gēshǒu)

🇸🇮 falsetist

🇮🇸 falsheyrari

🇰🇿 фальцетші

🇬🇪 ფალსეტისტი (palsetisti)

🇦🇿 falsetist

🇲🇽 falsetista

Etymology

The term 'falsettist' originated from the combination of 'falsetto' and the suffix '-ist'. Falsetto refers to the vocal register above the normal range of the voice, often used for comedic or dramatic effect. The word 'falsettist' is commonly used in the context of music and performance to describe someone purposely singing or playing out of tune for entertainment purposes.