The difference between Contralto and Countertenor

When used as nouns, contralto means the lowest female voice or voice part, falling between tenor and mezzo-soprano. the terms contralto and alto refer to a similar musical pitch, but among singers, the term contralto is reserved for female singers, whereas countertenor means adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range.

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  1. Contralto as a noun (music):

    The lowest female voice or voice part, falling between tenor and mezzo-soprano. The terms contralto and alto refer to a similar musical pitch, but among singers, the term contralto is reserved for female singers; the equivalent male form is counter-tenor. Originally the contratenor altus was a high countermelody sung against the tenor or main melody.

  1. Countertenor as a noun:

    adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range

  2. Countertenor as a noun:

    male singing voice far higher than the typical male vocal range

  3. Countertenor as a noun:

    (Older) a part or section performing a countermelody against the tenor or main part

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