(おんいき)

おんいき
noun
vocal range; pitch range; register
music
1. vocal range; pitch range; register; range of tones
The span of pitches from lowest to highest that a voice or musical instrument can produce. Commonly discussed in music, singing lessons, and karaoke.
彼女(かのじょ)音域(おんいき)(ひろ)
She has a wide vocal range.
This song has a high pitch range and is hard to sing.
The flute has a range of about three octaves and is expressively rich even among high-pitched instruments.

Refers to the range of pitches that a voice or instrument can produce. Combines (おん) (sound) and (いき) (area, range).

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Similar words

  • 声域(せいいき): vocal range — specifically for the human voice
  • 音程(おんてい): pitch, interval — the distance between two notes
  • レンジ: range — the loanword, sometimes used in music contexts