What does sprechstimme mean?
In music, a sprechstimme is a vocal technique where a singer speaks or sings in a natural, uninflected tone, often used to convey a sense of realism or to add emotional depth to a musical phrase.
Example
"The soprano's use of sprechstimme added a haunting quality to the aria, as if she were telling a secret."
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