head voice

noun — 2 senses

head voice

noun
1

Entertainment, Human sciences, Lifestyle, Linguistics, Music, Phonology, Sciences A kind of voice of high pitch and of a thin quality ascribed to resonance in the head; voice of the thin register. In producing it, the vibration of the cords is limited to their thin edges in the upper part, which are then presented to each other.

2

Informal One's internal monologue.

  • Since God is a personal God and if I were to recite the Pledge of Allegiance (One nation under God) in my living room in my voice or even in my head voice, would I be speaking for you and millions of others? Who would hear me? Am I allowed to speak for others?2004 July 24, sensible2me, “One Nation Under God”, in alt.christnet.christianlife (Usenet):
  • If I just had some encouragement other than my head voice....2024 December 17, @favbimi, Twitter:

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