gaa2 seng1假聲假声

Jyutpinggaa2 seng1

Yalegá sēng

名詞

Definition

Falsetto; a method of voice production that produces a higher, breathier sound than the modal voice.

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How it's used

Singers use this technique to reach notes beyond their natural vocal range by vibrating only the edges of the vocal cords. It is distinct from the head voice, as it typically sounds breathier and thinner. You will often hear it discussed in the context of karaoke or pop music performances.

Examples

keoi5佢coeng3唱dou3到go2嗰dyun6段gaa2假seng1聲hou2好leng3靚aa4呀。

The falsetto part he sang was beautiful.

Common phrases

coeng3唱gaa2假seng1聲

to sing in falsetto

jung6用gaa2假seng1聲

to use falsetto

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with head voice, which is often called 混聲 or 頭聲 in vocal training contexts. While both allow for higher pitches, they involve different physical mechanics and produce different tonal qualities.