高音|こうおんkouon[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounhigh-pitched tone; soprano

• Related上調子うわちょうしCasualColloquial and not much used. Says a voice or tone is on the high side; it can also describe a restless, excitable mood, unlike 「高音」.
• Related高調子たかちょうしNeutralRefers to a high pitch or raising one's voice; it centers on the pitch of speaking or singing rather than on musical notes.
• Antonym低音ていおんNeutralThe antonym of 「高音」: low tones or a bass voice. Use it for low sounds or the lowest male vocal part.

For high sounds or the highest vocal range (soprano) use 「高音」, as in 「高音が出ない」. For a high speaking or singing pitch use 「高調子」; 「上調子」 is a rare colloquial alternative. The antonym is 「低音」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. （こうおん、たかね）高たかい音おとや声こえ。
2. （こうおん）声楽せいがくなどで最もっとも高たかい音域おんいき。ソプラノ。
3. （たかね）上調子うわちょうし。