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countertenor

/ˈkaʊntəˌtɛnə/

/ˈkaʊntərˌtɛnər/

Translations

countertenornoun

countertenors

/ˈkaʊntəˌtɛnə/

/ˈkaʊntərˌtɛnər/

The countertenor sang beautifully in the opera.

Контратенор прекрасно пел в опере.

Synonyms

male alto

high tenor

falsetto singer

countertenoradjective

/ˈkaʊn.təˌten.ə/

/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌten.ɚ/

Used attributively to describe things related to the countertenor voice or singer.

Synonyms

countertenornoun

A male singer with a vocal range equivalent to that of a contralto, mezzo-soprano, or soprano, often using falsetto.

The countertenor's performance was the highlight of the opera, captivating the audience with his unique voice.

The highest male adult singing voice or vocal range, typically lying between tenor and mezzo-soprano.

The role was written for a countertenor rather than a traditional tenor.

countertenoradjective

Relating to or characteristic of a countertenor voice or singer.

She loves the pure, ethereal quality of his countertenor sound.