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カウンターテナー — meaning in English

kauntātenā

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English meaning

  • countertenor noun An adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range.

Senses

カウンターテナー is used for these senses in English:

  • countertenor (historical) A part or section performing a countermelody against the tenor or main part.

countertenor — full definition

  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.

Related Japanese words