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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
An adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range..
The term countertenor first appeared in England during the mid 17th century. However, the style of singing originated in Elizabethan cathedral choirs, eventually falling out of favour during the Romantic period.
Use counter tenor when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Counter tenor means An adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range..
Common synonyms include high, high-pitched, alto.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The term countertenor first appeared in England during the mid 17th century. However, the style of singing originated in Elizabethan cathedral choirs, eventually falling out of favour during the Romantic period.
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