Sprechgesang (Noun)
Meaning
A style of dramatic vocalization between singing and speaking.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The eerie atmosphere of the abandoned mansion was heightened by the sprechgesang of the mysterious figure echoing through the halls.
- The lead vocalist's sprechgesang sent shivers down the spines of the audience as he masterfully blurred the line between singing and speaking.
- As the jazz singer stepped up to the microphone, her sprechgesang wove a hypnotic spell over the entranced listeners.
- The sprechgesang of the poet's emotive reading entwined itself with the soft music, creating a captivating performance.
- The actress's sprechgesang brought a new level of depth and emotion to the classic play, drawing rave reviews from the critics.