Definition of countertenor in English:

countertenor

nounˈkaʊntəˌtɛnəˈkaʊn(t)ərˌtɛnər

Music

1The highest male adult singing voice (sometimes distinguished from the male alto voice by its strong, pure tone).
Example sentencesExamples
- It was, however, a neat piece of vocal casting to use Zazzo's counter-tenor to provide an element of contrast in a piece heavy with male roles.
- For me, this final partnership had already produced the most delicate acting and glorious blending of soprano and counter-tenor voice, as delivered by Sarah Tynan and Daniel Taylor.
- I found myself haunted by the beauty of these songs and the crystalline balance of Scholl's counter-tenor with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra's understated accompaniments.
- Of the four singers, the most impressive are the three guest performers, one of whom appears as both counter-tenor and tenor, excelling more with his tenor voice than as a falsettist.
- Kenny sang in a clear and true counter-tenor which entirely befitted the ecclesiastical surroundings and added an appropriate 17th-century sound to the vocal range.
1. 1.1 A singer with a countertenor voice.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Another mezzo-soprano and a tall, male counter-tenor will fill slots in two touring productions.
  Robin Blaze, a male counter-tenor, sings the ‘alto’ solos, although Bis's notes are not entirely clear about this point.
  Now a real counter-tenor sings the role of Ruggiero, for example.
  As the main emphasis of the courses lies in the choir made up of all participants, space is limited to approximately twenty sopranos, twelve altos and counter-tenors, and sixteen basses.
  Mephisto is played by both a florid counter-tenor, here the strident-toned Andrew Watts, as well as by a cabaret-style soprano, here Susan Bickley.

Origin

Late Middle English: from French contre-teneur, from obsolete Italian contratenore, based on Latin tenor (see tenor¹).

Definition of countertenor in US English:

countertenor

nounˈkoun(t)ərˌtenərˈkaʊn(t)ərˌtɛnər

Music

1The highest male adult singing voice (sometimes distinguished from the male alto voice by its strong, pure tone).
Example sentencesExamples
- It was, however, a neat piece of vocal casting to use Zazzo's counter-tenor to provide an element of contrast in a piece heavy with male roles.
- For me, this final partnership had already produced the most delicate acting and glorious blending of soprano and counter-tenor voice, as delivered by Sarah Tynan and Daniel Taylor.
- Kenny sang in a clear and true counter-tenor which entirely befitted the ecclesiastical surroundings and added an appropriate 17th-century sound to the vocal range.
- I found myself haunted by the beauty of these songs and the crystalline balance of Scholl's counter-tenor with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra's understated accompaniments.
- Of the four singers, the most impressive are the three guest performers, one of whom appears as both counter-tenor and tenor, excelling more with his tenor voice than as a falsettist.
1. 1.1 A male singer with the highest adult singing voice.
  Example sentencesExamples
  As the main emphasis of the courses lies in the choir made up of all participants, space is limited to approximately twenty sopranos, twelve altos and counter-tenors, and sixteen basses.
  Now a real counter-tenor sings the role of Ruggiero, for example.
  Mephisto is played by both a florid counter-tenor, here the strident-toned Andrew Watts, as well as by a cabaret-style soprano, here Susan Bickley.
  Another mezzo-soprano and a tall, male counter-tenor will fill slots in two touring productions.
  Robin Blaze, a male counter-tenor, sings the ‘alto’ solos, although Bis's notes are not entirely clear about this point.

Origin

Late Middle English: from French contre-teneur, from obsolete Italian contratenore, based on Latin tenor (see tenor).

单词	countertenor
释义	Definition of countertenor in English: countertenor nounˈkaʊntəˌtɛnəˈkaʊn(t)ərˌtɛnər Music 1The highest male adult singing voice (sometimes distinguished from the male alto voice by its strong, pure tone). Example sentencesExamples It was, however, a neat piece of vocal casting to use Zazzo's counter-tenor to provide an element of contrast in a piece heavy with male roles. For me, this final partnership had already produced the most delicate acting and glorious blending of soprano and counter-tenor voice, as delivered by Sarah Tynan and Daniel Taylor. I found myself haunted by the beauty of these songs and the crystalline balance of Scholl's counter-tenor with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra's understated accompaniments. Of the four singers, the most impressive are the three guest performers, one of whom appears as both counter-tenor and tenor, excelling more with his tenor voice than as a falsettist. Kenny sang in a clear and true counter-tenor which entirely befitted the ecclesiastical surroundings and added an appropriate 17th-century sound to the vocal range. 1.1 A singer with a countertenor voice. Example sentencesExamples Another mezzo-soprano and a tall, male counter-tenor will fill slots in two touring productions. Robin Blaze, a male counter-tenor, sings the ‘alto’ solos, although Bis's notes are not entirely clear about this point. Now a real counter-tenor sings the role of Ruggiero, for example. As the main emphasis of the courses lies in the choir made up of all participants, space is limited to approximately twenty sopranos, twelve altos and counter-tenors, and sixteen basses. Mephisto is played by both a florid counter-tenor, here the strident-toned Andrew Watts, as well as by a cabaret-style soprano, here Susan Bickley. Origin Late Middle English: from French contre-teneur, from obsolete Italian contratenore, based on Latin tenor (see tenor¹). Definition of countertenor in US English: countertenor nounˈkoun(t)ərˌtenərˈkaʊn(t)ərˌtɛnər Music 1The highest male adult singing voice (sometimes distinguished from the male alto voice by its strong, pure tone). Example sentencesExamples It was, however, a neat piece of vocal casting to use Zazzo's counter-tenor to provide an element of contrast in a piece heavy with male roles. For me, this final partnership had already produced the most delicate acting and glorious blending of soprano and counter-tenor voice, as delivered by Sarah Tynan and Daniel Taylor. Kenny sang in a clear and true counter-tenor which entirely befitted the ecclesiastical surroundings and added an appropriate 17th-century sound to the vocal range. I found myself haunted by the beauty of these songs and the crystalline balance of Scholl's counter-tenor with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra's understated accompaniments. Of the four singers, the most impressive are the three guest performers, one of whom appears as both counter-tenor and tenor, excelling more with his tenor voice than as a falsettist. 1.1 A male singer with the highest adult singing voice. Example sentencesExamples As the main emphasis of the courses lies in the choir made up of all participants, space is limited to approximately twenty sopranos, twelve altos and counter-tenors, and sixteen basses. Now a real counter-tenor sings the role of Ruggiero, for example. Mephisto is played by both a florid counter-tenor, here the strident-toned Andrew Watts, as well as by a cabaret-style soprano, here Susan Bickley. Another mezzo-soprano and a tall, male counter-tenor will fill slots in two touring productions. Robin Blaze, a male counter-tenor, sings the ‘alto’ solos, although Bis's notes are not entirely clear about this point. Origin Late Middle English: from French contre-teneur, from obsolete Italian contratenore, based on Latin tenor (see tenor).
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