noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
vocalization; voice production; utterance
Refers to producing the voice or speaking sounds, especially in contexts such as singing, acting, announcing, speech training, and voice exercises. Often used as 発声する or in compounds like 発声練習.
舞台に立つ前に、発声練習をした。
Before going on stage, I did vocal exercises.
腹から発声すると、声がよく通る。
When you project your voice from the diaphragm, it carries well.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
leading a chant or song; calling out to lead a group
A narrower use for the person who gives the opening call or lead for a group action, such as cheering, singing, or a toast. Common in set phrases like 乾杯の発声.
それでは、田中さんに乾杯の発声をお願いしましょう。
Now, let's ask Tanaka to lead the toast.
団長の発声で、応援歌が始まった。
At the squad leader's call, the cheering song began.