Example: La tessiture de cette soprano couvre plusieurs octaves avec aisance.
Definition
"La tessiture" in music refers to the range of pitches that a singer or a musical instrument can comfortably and effectively produce. It defines the span between the lowest and highest notes that can be performed with ease, shaping the character of the voice or instrument.
Translations
the vocal range
la tesitura
het bereik
la tessitura
die Stimmlage
Etymology
The word "la tessiture" comes from the Italian term 'estensione della voce' meaning 'extension of the voice,' but was adopted into French from Italian musical terminology. It is related to the Italian verb 'tessere,' meaning 'to weave,' reflecting how notes are woven together in a vocal or instrumental performance.
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the vocal range