The term “falsetto” generally refers to a vocal register that is typically used to reach pitches higher than a person’s normal range, and it is often associated with male singers. However, both men and women can use falsetto, but the way it’s perceived and used can differ between genders.
For women, falsetto refers to the high register of the voice, but it’s more commonly referred to as the “head voice” or “whistle voice,” depending on the specific sound and technique being used. Women generally do not refer to this register as falsetto in the same way men do, but the concept is essentially the same: a breathy, light sound produced by vibrating the edges of the vocal cords rather than their full length.
So, while women can have a falsetto-like register, it’s not typically called “falsetto” in common terminology. Instead, terms like “head voice” or “upper register” are more commonly used to describe this vocal technique in women.
