countertenor

🇺🇸 /ˈkaʊntərtenər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkaʊntətenə(r)/
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A male singer with a voice range similar to that of a female singer.

The opera featured a countertenor who captivated the audience with his ethereal voice.

translation

n. A male singer with a voice range similar to that of a female singer.

Word Forms

Plural countertenors