castrato

• Cantor homem castrado antes da puberdade para preservar a voz aguda de soprano ou contralto; termo histórico usado sobretudo na ópera europeia dos séculos XVII e XVIII.

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

plural irregular

1. Male singer with a high voiceC2formal

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

   Cantor castrato de voz aguda

   • 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.