高たか調ちょう子し

na-adjective, noun

high pitch; high tone

Refers to a high-pitched sound or voice, or figuratively to an excited, lively, or high-spirited mood. Often used in phrases like 高調子な声 or 高調子で話す.

• 彼かの女じょは高たか調ちょう子しな声こえで歌うたい始はじめた。

  She started singing in a high-pitched voice.

• 会かい議ぎは高たか調ちょう子しで進すすんだ。

  The meeting proceeded in a lively tone.