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breathy

[breth-ee] / ˈbrɛθ i /


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PinkPantheress broke out in 2021 with a series of charming and inventive singles that placed her high, breathy vocals over skittering beats built around easily recognizable samples.

From Los Angeles Times

Mitchell’s “River,” one of the highlights of the concert, draws out the shimmering range of his voice, which swoops effortlessly into a breathy falsetto that has the quality of a master jazz drummer pulling out the brushes.

From Los Angeles Times

Perhaps it’s that Manfred is so swaggeringly confident, Galitzine’s embodiment of fluid sensuality standing in stark contrast to Monroe’s stiff, anxious, breathy performance as Cherry.

From Los Angeles Times

“You’re a rock star,” Harvey shoots back in a breathy whisper, sprouting a wide grin.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite her small, breathy voice and heavily accented French, Birkin became a major interpreter of Gainsbourg’s songs.

From The Wall Street Journal