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| fugue |
a musical form or composition in which one or more themes are stated by one voice and are then restated and modified in counterpoint in strict order by several voices. [1/2 definitions] |
| hoarse |
of the voice, rough and weakened, as from excessive use or respiratory difficulties. [2 definitions] |
| hoarsen |
of the voice, to make or become hoarse. |
| hound |
a member of any of various breeds of hunting dogs, esp. one that has short hair, a deep voice, and long, drooping ears. [1/6 definitions] |
| husky1 |
of the voice, somewhat rasping or hoarse. [1/3 definitions] |
| inflect |
to change the pitch or tone of (the voice). [1/4 definitions] |
| inflection |
a change in the pitch or tone of a voice; modulation. [1/5 definitions] |
| intonation |
the pattern of changes in pitch of the speaking or singing voice. [1/3 definitions] |
| laryngitis |
an inflammation of the larynx, usu. marked by difficulty in making the voice audible. |
| loudmouthed |
talking or tending to talk in a loud voice. [1/2 definitions] |
| low1 |
of a voice, producing sounds or musical notes within the deeper range of pitch. [1/16 definitions] |
| megaphone |
a hand-held, funnel-shaped device used to amplify and direct the sound of a voice. |
| mezzo-soprano |
a voice range higher than contralto and lower than soprano. [2 definitions] |
| modulation |
a change in the volume or tone of voice to reflect a particular emotion or context. [1/3 definitions] |
| monody |
an ode recited or sung by a single voice, as in a Greek tragedy. [1/2 definitions] |
| -mouthed |
having (such) a mouth, voice, way of speaking, or the like. |
| mumble |
to say in a low and indistinct voice. [1/3 definitions] |
| murmur |
to say something in a deliberately subdued voice, as to voice a complaint. [2/6 definitions] |
| music |
sound that has rhythm, melody, or harmony, usu. produced by voice or instrument. [1/5 definitions] |
| mutter |
to grumble or complain in a low voice. [1/4 definitions] |
| orotund |
having a full, rich sound, as in voice or speech. [1/2 definitions] |
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