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Adjective: countertenor  ,kawn-tu(r)'te-nu(r)
  1. Of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor
    "The countertenor's ethereal voice captivated the audience";
    - alto
Noun: countertenor  ,kawn-tu(r)'te-nu(r)
  1. A male singer with a voice above that of a tenor
    "The countertenor's high notes amazed the audience"
     
  2. The highest adult male singing voice
    "The countertenor's ethereal voice soared above the choir";
    - alto

Derived forms: countertenors

See also: high, high-pitched

Type of: alto, singing voice

Encyclopedia: Countertenor