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castrato

 

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Noun castrato has 1 sense
  1. castrato - a male singer who was castrated before puberty and retains a soprano or alto voice
    --1 is a kind of
    singer, vocalist, vocalizer, vocaliser

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Castrato

Definition:

A castrato refers to a male singer who has been castrated before puberty to maintain a high singing voice.

Examples:

Noun:

  • The castrato's voice soared above the rest of the choir during the performance.
  • Many famous composers composed music specifically for the castrato.

Adjective:

  • During the Baroque period, the castrato singing style was highly popular.
  • The castrato technique created a unique timbre in vocal music.

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