Register
Definition
Register refers to the range of pitches that a voice or instrument can produce. It is divided into three main categories: low, middle, and high.
Analogy
Think of register like different floors in a building. The low register is like the basement, where you find deep sounds. The middle register is like the main floor, where most everyday sounds occur. And the high register is like the top floor, where you find high-pitched sounds.
Related terms
Range: The distance between the lowest and highest pitches an instrument or voice can produce.
Tessitura: The most comfortable and frequently used pitch range for a particular voice or instrument.
Falsetto: A vocal technique that allows male singers to sing in a higher register than their normal speaking voice.
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