castrato

• Terme historique désignant un chanteur de sexe masculin qui a été castré avant la puberté afin de conserver une voix aiguë de soprano ou d'alto.

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

pluriel irrégulier

1. Male singer with a high voiceC2formal

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

   castrat

   • 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.