countertenor

UK
/ˈkaʊntəˌtɛnə/
US
/ˈkaʊntərˌtɛnər/
countertenornoun
countertenors
pl
UK
/ˈkaʊntəˌtɛnə/
US
/ˈkaʊntərˌtɛnər/
Traduzioni
The countertenor sang beautifully in the opera.
Контратенор прекрасно пел в опере.
Definizioni
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.
Sinonimi
male alto
high tenor
falsetto singer
countertenoradjective
UK
/ˈkaʊn.təˌten.ə/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌten.ɚ/
Used attributively to describe things related to the countertenor voice or singer.
Definizioni
Relating to or characteristic of a countertenor voice or singer.
She loves the pure, ethereal quality of his countertenor sound.