voicing

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Music Technical

n. the specific way the notes of a chord are spaced out or ordered.

n. the specific distribution or arrangement of the individual notes of a chord across different octaves or instruments.

“The pianist used a beautiful voicing that made the simple song sound very modern.”

“By employing a wide open voicing in the brass section, the composer achieved a sense of vastness and clarity in the orchestral texture.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Technical · Academic

n. the sound made when your vocal cords vibrate while you speak.

n. the articulatory process or phonological feature characterized by the vibration of the vocal folds during speech production.

“In English, the difference between 's' and 'z' is mainly a matter of voicing.”

“The linguist analyzed the degree of voicing in the final consonants to determine the speaker's regional dialect.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Music Technical

n. the final adjustment of an instrument's parts to make sure the tone is perfect.

n. the process of adjusting the physical components of an instrument, such as organ pipes or piano hammers, to ensure tonal consistency.

“After the organ was built, the expert spent weeks on the voicing of each pipe.”

“The technician performed a meticulous voicing of the concert grand piano to mellow its overly bright upper register.”