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.
Refers to the range of pitches that a voice or instrument can produce. Combines 音 (sound) and 域 (area, range).
Usage
- Used for both human voices and musical instruments
- Commonly discussed in music, singing, and karaoke contexts
- Described as 広い (wide) or 狭い (narrow), 高い (high) or 低い (low)
Common collocations
- 音域が広い: wide vocal/pitch range
- 音域が狭い: narrow range
- 高音域: high register
- 低音域: low register
- 音域を広げる: to expand one's range