countertenor

/ˈkaʊntərˌtɛnər/
noun
  1. A male singer with a voice range higher than a typical tenor, similar to a female alto or mezzo-soprano.
    • She attended a concert where the countertenor performed a solo piece.
    • Many Baroque operas feature roles written specifically for a countertenor.
    • The countertenor sang the high notes with remarkable clarity.
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