Falsetto – A method of singing used by males to sing higher notes than their highest normal singing voice

(Pronounced fawl-seh-tow)

Note: Falsetto is often translated as "false voice".

To remember what falsetto means, use the following mnemonic:

Wearing false hair and stiletto (falsetto) heels, the man joined a girl group and sang higher than the normal male vocal register.

Examples of falsetto in a sentence

The man sung in a falsetto in order to reach the high notes. 

The singer had an excellent falsetto. 

To properly use falsetto you must train your voice.