tónustartomány

Tónustartomány refers to the range of pitches that a voice or an instrument can produce. It is the span between the lowest and highest notes that are musically intelligible or physically possible for a given sound source. For human voices, this range varies significantly depending on factors such as age, sex, training, and individual physiology. For example, a trained opera singer might have a tónustartomány of over two octaves, while an untrained voice might be much more limited.

In musical instruments, the tónustartomány is determined by their physical construction and the materials used. A piano, for instance, has a very wide tónustartomány, encompassing many octaves, whereas a flute or a clarinet has a more restricted range. The concept of tónustartomány is crucial in composition, arrangement, and performance, as it dictates what notes can be played or sung and influences the overall character and potential of a musical piece or a performer. Understanding a voice or instrument's tónustartomány helps composers write effectively for it and performers choose appropriate repertoire. The term is often used interchangeably with "vocal range" for voices and "range" for instruments.