tessituras
/ˌtɛsɪˈtʊrəz/
noun
- The range within which most notes of a vocal part or musical instrument lie, especially in relation to comfort and quality of sound.
- The soprano's tessitura was high, making the aria challenging to sing.
- The violin's tessitura in this piece stays mostly in the upper register.
- Composers often write for a specific tessitura to suit a singer's voice.