countertenor

== English == === Alternative forms === counter-tenor, counter tenor === Etymology === From Latin contrātenor. By surface analysis, counter- +‎ tenor. === Pronunciation === === Noun === countertenor (plural countertenors) An adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range. A male singing voice far higher than the typical male vocal range. (historical) A part or section performing a countermelody against the tenor or main part. ==== Coordinate terms ==== (voice types): soprano, mezzo-soprano, contralto (female); countertenor, tenor, baritone, bass (male) ==== Related terms ==== contratenor contratenor altus contratenor bassus ==== Translations ====