countertenor (n.)

  1. a male singer with a voice above that of a tenor

  2. the highest adult male singing voice

    [ Syn: alto ]

    countertenor (adj.)

  1. of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor

    [ Syn: alto ]

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