Countertenor: meaning, definitions and examples

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countertenor

 

[ kaสŠnหˆtษ›nษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

A countertenor is a male singer who sings in a falsetto voice, typically in the alto or soprano range. Countertenors are known for their unique vocal range and ability to sing in a high register.

Synonyms

falsettist, male alto, male soprano

Examples of usage

  • He is a talented countertenor who can reach incredible high notes.
  • The countertenor's performance was mesmerizing and haunting.
  • The countertenor's voice soared effortlessly above the orchestra.
  • The countertenor's falsetto added a beautiful ethereal quality to the music.
  • The countertenor's aria left the audience in awe of his vocal prowess.

Translations

Translations of the word "countertenor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contratenor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‰เค‚เคŸเคฐเคŸเฅ‡เคจเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Countertenor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kontratenor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝั‚ั€ะฐั‚ะตะฝะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kontratenor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚ฆใƒณใ‚ฟใƒผใƒ†ใƒŠใƒผ (kauntฤtenฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท contre-tรฉnor

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ contratenor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kontrtenor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด์šดํ„ฐํ…Œ๋„ˆ (kaunteoteneo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆู†ุชุฑุชูŠู†ูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kontratenor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kontratenor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ็”ท้ซ˜้Ÿณ (fวŽn nรกn gฤo yฤซn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kontratenor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kontratenรณr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝั‚ั€ะฐั‚ะตะฝะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ แƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜ (kontrtenori)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kontratenor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ contratenor

Etymology

The term countertenor dates back to the 16th century, where it was used to describe a high male voice in choral music. Countertenors were particularly popular in the Baroque period, singing roles originally intended for castrati. Over the centuries, the countertenor voice has evolved and gained recognition as a distinct vocal type, prized for its unique timbre and agility.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,244, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.