noun
countertenor
Countertenor (noun) means an adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range.
noun
1
An adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range.
2
A male singing voice far higher than the typical male vocal range.
3
A part or section performing a countermelody against the tenor or main part.
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Etymology
From Latin contrātenor. By surface analysis, counter- + tenor.
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What is the meaning of countertenor?
"countertenor" (noun) means an adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range.
What are the different meanings of countertenor?
"countertenor" has 3 main meanings: 1. An adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range; 2. A male singing voice far higher than the typical male vocal range; 3. A part or section performing a countermelody against the tenor or main part.