Countertenor

noun

Adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range

Meaning

  1. (noun) Adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range
  2. (noun) Male singing voice far higher than the typical male vocal range
  3. (noun) (Older) a part or section performing a countermelody against the tenor or main part

Letter breakdown

  • Countertenor contains 12 letters: 5 vowel(s) and 7 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 4.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 14.

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What does Countertenor mean?

Adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range

How many letters are in Countertenor?

Countertenor has 12 letters.

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