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Sprechstimme

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A dramatic vocal style midway between speaking and singing.

uncountable

Examples

“The woozy “Black Market Baby” and spooky sprechstimme of “What's He Building?” are prime latter-day Waits, as are a host⟳ of other numbers that sound⟳ like⟳ work⟳ songs bellowed down a Tin Pan Alley.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Spreckels spreckle spredges Spree spree killer Spreen

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