Voice Technique Dictionary

In progress
Voice technique dictionary

Breath support, resonance, vocal registers, diction, posture and vocal health for classical and contemporary singers.

7 sections, 120 terms planned

  • Breath and Support
    20 terms

    Diaphragmatic breathing, appoggio, breath management

  • Resonance and Placement
    18 terms

    Chest voice, head voice, mixed voice, mask resonance

  • Registers and Passaggio
    16 terms

    Vocal registers, register transitions, belting, falsetto

  • Diction and Articulation
    22 terms

    Vowel modification, consonants, IPA, language diction

  • Posture and Alignment
    12 terms

    Standing alignment, jaw release, tongue position

  • Vocal Health
    16 terms

    Warm-ups, hydration, rest, vocal fatigue, healthy limits

  • Styles
    16 terms

    Classical, musical theatre, pop, jazz, gospel

This encyclopedia is being written. In the meantime, explore the violin technique dictionary, which is complete with 230 defined terms, browse the rest of the music dictionary, or use our free practice tools.

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