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ˈcoun·ter·ten·or N

countertenor

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Examples include contralto, countertenor, "haute-contre", and "tenor altino" among others. en.wikipedia.org

This serves as an introduction to the countertenor soloist. en.wikipedia.org

Today, countertenors are much in demand in many forms of classical music. en.wikipedia.org

After completing his education, he began a professional singing career as a countertenor. en.wikipedia.org

Besides the protagonist, represented by a dummy, there are 23 roles requiring seven singers (mezzo-soprano, countertenor, bass, 2 tenors, 2 baritones) and 4 dancers. en.wikipedia.org

The whole opera actually finishes with an aria for the countertenor -- what could be better! www.theartsdesk.com

It is scored for 5 vv (usually four viols and countertenor). en.wikipedia.org

He made his debut as a countertenor in 2001. en.wikipedia.org

Male singers can be classified by vocal range as bass, bass-baritone, baritone, tenor and countertenor, and female singers as contralto, mezzo-soprano and soprano. en.wikipedia.org

It can be given classical styling to sound as male classical countertenors make it sound, or be sung in more contemporary musical styles. en.wikipedia.org

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