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Countertenor (Adjective)

Meaning

Of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The singer's countertenor voice soared in the classical piece, filling the opera house with a sense of awe and wonder.
  • In baroque music, countertenor roles were often reserved for male sopranos with unusually high vocal ranges.
  • He trained tirelessly to develop his countertenor skills, and soon he was performing complex operas with ease.
  • As a countertenor vocalist, he found that he had to constantly adjust his pitch to maintain clarity in his tone.
  • Her ensemble specialized in performing renaissance pieces featuring the distinctive countertenor vocal line.

Synonyms

  • Alto
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