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high register
[/haɪ ˈredʒɪstər/]
noun
pl: high registers
registro alto
1.
The upper range of a voice or musical instrument; speech or writing that is formal, elevated, or sophisticated in style and tone
The soprano sang in the high register with impressive clarity.
A soprano cantou no registro alto com clareza impressionante.
2.
Formal or elegant language use, as opposed to casual or colloquial speech
The author wrote in a high register, using elaborate vocabulary and complex sentence structures.
O autor escreveu em registro alto, usando vocabulário elaborado e estruturas de frases complexas.
Synonyms
upper register
elevated register
formal register
formal speech
Antonyms
low register
colloquial register
casual register
informal speech
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
registro alto
Used in both music and linguistics contexts
Portugal
registo alto
Portuguese spelling variation; common in formal and musical contexts
General
linguagem formal / linguagem elevada
Alternative terms emphasizing the formal/elevated nature of speech
Related Idioms & Phrases
speak in high register
write in high register
shift to high register
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