castrato

• Historischer Begriff für einen männlichen Sänger, der vor der Pubertät kastriert wurde, um seine hohe Sopran- oder Altstimme zu erhalten.

A historical term for a male singer who was castrated before puberty to preserve a high-pitched soprano or alto voice.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Male singer with a high voiceC2formal

   A male singer who was castrated before puberty to preserve a soprano or alto vocal range.

   Kastrat mit hoher Stimme

   • The castrato performed the aria with incredible vocal agility.
   • Famous castrati were celebrated in 17th and 18th century opera.
   • The role was originally written for a castrato.