kopstem

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Dutch

Etymology

From kop +‎ stem, calque of German Kopfstimme.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɔp.stɛm/
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  • Hyphenation: kop‧stem

Noun

kopstem f (plural kopstemmen, diminutive kopstemmetje n)

  1. (uncountable, music) falsetto register, head voice
    Coordinate term: borststem
  2. (countable) a voice in falsetto register

Synonyms

Descendants

  • West Frisian: kopstimme (calque)