(かしょうりょく)

かしょうりょく
noun
singing ability; vocal ability
1. singing ability; vocal ability; singing skill
The overall ability to sing well, encompassing pitch accuracy, vocal range, tone quality, and expressiveness. Often used when evaluating or praising singers.
あの歌手(かしゅ)歌唱力(かしょうりょく)(たか)い。
That singer has great vocal ability.
歌唱力(かしょうりょく)だけでなくパフォーマンスも大切(たいせつ)だ。
Not only singing ability but also performance is important.
彼女(かのじょ)圧倒的(あっとうてき)歌唱力(かしょうりょく)観客(かんきゃく)魅了(みりょう)した。
She captivated the audience with her overwhelming vocal ability.

USAGE:
Commonly used in music reviews, audition shows, and discussions about singers. The suffix ~(りょく) indicates ability or power, and is productive: 表現力(ひょうげんりょく) (expressive power), 演技力(えんぎりょく) (acting ability).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 歌唱力(かしょうりょく)(たか)い (to have strong singing ability)
  • 歌唱力(かしょうりょく)(みが)く (to polish one's singing ability)
  • 抜群(ばつぐん)歌唱力(かしょうりょく) (outstanding singing ability)