Vocal Terms & Definitions -- Learning More About Singing

BEL CANTO: Translated from Italian, it mean "beautiful singing". Bel canto singing style emphasizes evenness, flexibility and strength through the entire vocal range.

FACH SYSTEM: This is the terminology used to describe classical and operatic voices according to range, pitch and operatic roles.

TESSITURA: The most comfortable and acceptable range and timbre for a voice.

BELTER: Musical Theatre and Jazz singers fall into this category. Very strong middle and low range singers with powerful voices.