0 a man with a singing voice that is higher than usual for a tenor and similar to a low female voice --
He is known for his use of a cello bow on guitar and his falsetto or countertenor voice.
The title role was originally performed by a castrato, but today is performed by either a male countertenor or female mezzo-soprano.
A tenor and a countertenor also sing wordlessly at two points in the symphony.
It is a choral symphony, written for tenor, countertenor, chorus, and orchestra.
It is scored for 5 vv (usually four viols and countertenor).
His voice could actually be described as a countertenor.
Levine has a tenor/countertenor vocal range and has been noted for his falsettos.
Men are usually divided into four groups: countertenor, tenor, baritone, and bass.
