kopstem

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From kop +‎ stem, calque of German Kopfstimme.

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

kopstem f (plural kopstemmen, diminutive kopstemmetje n)

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

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Descendants[edit]

  • → West Frisian: kopstimme (calque)
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