falsetto vs scream

falsetto

noun
  • The "false" (singing) voice in any human, usually airy and lacking a purity of vowels; created by utilizing the next highest vocal folds above those used for speech and normal range singing. It is commonly confused with the head voice register. 

  • A person who sings in falsetto. 

verb
  • To sing or utter in falsetto. 

scream

noun
  • A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer. 

  • A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound. 

  • Used as an intensifier. 

  • A loud vocalisation of many animals, especially in response to pain or fear. 

  • An exclamation mark. 

verb
  • To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, shout outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to screech, to shriek. 

  • To move quickly; to race. 

  • To be very indicative of; clearly having the characteristics of. 

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