HyperDic: countertenor

English > 3 senses of the word countertenor:
ADJECTIVEallcountertenor, altoof or being the highest male voice
NOUNperson countertenora male singer with a voice above that of a tenor
communicationcountertenor, altothe highest adult male singing voice
countertenor > pronunciation
Soundskaw'nterteh.ner
RhymesAfrikaner ... yawner: 180 rhymes with ner...
English > countertenor: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningOf or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor.
Synonymalto
Broaderhigh, high-pitchedUsed of sounds and voices
Spanishcontratenor
English > countertenor: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA male singer with a voice above that of a tenor.
BroaderaltoA singer whose voice lies in the alto clef
Spanishcontratenor
Catalancontratenor
English > countertenor: 3 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningThe highest adult male singing voice.
Synonymalto
Broadersinging voiceThe musical quality of the voice while singing / singing
Spanishcontratenor
Catalancontratenor

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