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within classical music. Lighter voices are often associated with the term "lyric" and are usually brighter and more agile; heavier voices are often associated with the term "dramatic" and are usually powerful, rich, and darker. Other voice types like the
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passages than their lighter counterparts, as their weight and power compromises agility. Likewise, dramatic roles are often written with larger orchestras in mind as dramatic voices can carry more easily over larger ensembles.
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have a more medium vocal weight. Vocal weight can also affect overall vocal agility; heavier voices often have more difficulty maneuvering through florid
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refers to the perceived "lightness" or "heaviness" of a singing voice. This quality of the voice is one of the major determining factors in
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Index

voice classification
spinto
coloratura
Fach
Voice type
Singing
Music
ISBN
978-1-56593-940-0
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Musical range or compass
register
Vocal register
Whistle
Falsetto
Modal
Vocal fry
Voice type
Boy soprano
Soprano
Coloratura
Soubrette
Lyric
Spinto
Dramatic
Soprano sfogato
Mezzo-soprano
Contralto

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