Word
belting
Phoneticsbelt·ing
US/ˈbɛɫtɪŋ/
UK/bˈɛltɪŋ/
Definition
n. a very loud and strong way of singing. It is often used to describe a powerful voice that can be heard from far away.
n. a style of singing characterized by a powerful, resonant, and often loud vocal delivery. Often associated with traditional folk music or specific regional vocal traditions.
Examples
“The singer has a beautiful belting voice.”
“The choir's belting filled the large cathedral, making the audience feel as if they were part of the performance.”
“While modern pop music often favors a more restrained vocal style, the traditional belting remains a hallmark of the genre's authenticity and emotional intensity.”
Examples
simple
“The singer has a beautiful belting voice.”
contextual
“The choir's belting filled the large cathedral, making the audience feel as if they were part of the performance.”
complex
“While modern pop music often favors a more restrained vocal style, the traditional belting remains a hallmark of the genre's authenticity and emotional intensity.”
Real-World Examples
“The week before receiving a record-breaking belting in the 2025 election, former Liberal leader Peter Dutton scored minus 24% on the same metric.” “Beth’s vocals have a way of teetering on an emotional crack, on the edge of wild, barely restrained emotion but never belting, which I always thought was so cool and enticing.” Domain
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