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countertenor in Italian

countertenor in Italian is controtenore, contraltista — countertenor means an adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range.

countertenor in Italian

controtenore
noun
contraltista
noun

What does "countertenor" mean?

  1. noun An adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range.
  2. noun A male singing voice far higher than the typical male vocal range.
  3. noun A part or section performing a countermelody against the tenor or main part.
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What is "countertenor" in Italian?

"countertenor" in Italian is controtenore, contraltista. countertenor means: An adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range.

Are there other ways to say "countertenor" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "countertenor": controtenore, contraltista.

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