contratenor

[kɒntrəˈtɛnə]

contratenor Definition

a high male singing voice that is higher than the tenor voice.

Using contratenor: Examples

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  • Example

    The choir director was looking for a good contratenor to sing the solo in the upcoming concert.

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Summary: contratenor in Brief

A 'contratenor' [kɒntrəˈtɛnə] is a high male singing voice that is higher than the tenor voice. It is often sought after for solo performances in choral music.