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countertenor

/ˌkaʊn.tərˈten.ər/

Traduction: Relatif à la voix masculine la plus aiguë, généralement utilisée dans la musique classique, souvent en falsetto., Nom désignant un chanteur masculin dont la voix est plus aiguë que celle du ténor, ou la voix masculine adulte la plus aiguë, souvent produite en faux-semblant (falsetto) ou en voix de tête.

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adjective

/ˌkaʊn.tərˈten.ər/C2formalart
  • frRelatif à la voix masculine la plus aiguë, généralement utilisée dans la musique classique, souvent en falsetto.

Relating to the highest male singing voice, typically used in classical music.

  1. Highest male vocal rangeC1formal

    Relating to or denoting the highest natural male singing voice, with a range typically above that of a tenor.

    frContreténor (voix masculine la plus aiguë)

    • He is a countertenor singer, known for his high, clear notes.
    • The choir featured a countertenor soloist for the piece.
    • Countertenor voices are often used in Baroque music.

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Formes
  • more countertenor comparative form
  • most countertenor superlative form

noun

/ˌkaʊn.təˈten.ər/C1formalart
  • frNom désignant un chanteur masculin dont la voix est plus aiguë que celle du ténor, ou la voix masculine adulte la plus aiguë, souvent produite en faux-semblant (falsetto) ou en voix de tête.

A noun referring to a male singer whose voice is higher than that of a tenor, or the highest adult male singing voice.

  1. Male singer with a high voiceC1formal

    A male singer whose natural voice range is higher than that of a tenor, often singing in the alto or soprano range.

    frcontreténor

    • The countertenor performed the Baroque aria with remarkable clarity.
    • Many early music ensembles feature a countertenor for historically accurate performances.
    • He trained for years to develop his countertenor voice.

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  2. Highest adult male singing voiceC1formal

    The highest natural vocal range for an adult male, typically covering the alto or soprano register.

    frcontreténor

    • The countertenor range is rare and highly prized in choral music.
    • He sang the countertenor part in the choir.
    • The composer wrote the role specifically for a countertenor.

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Formes
  • countertenors plural form
  • countertenors' possessive plural form
  • countertenor's possessive singular form