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castrato Definition and Meaning in English (castrato definition)

noun
Synonyms:sopranist
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Castrato definition: A male singer who was castrated before puberty to preserve his high vocal range, a practice common in 17th and 18th-century European classical music.

Definitions of Castrato

  1. 1noun(formal)

    A male singer who was castrated before puberty to preserve his high vocal range, a practice common in 17th and 18th-century European classical music.

Example Sentences

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“The castrato singers were highly celebrated in Baroque opera for their powerful and agile voices.”

Synonyms

sopranist

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Castrato definition: A male singer who was castrated before puberty to preserve his high vocal range, a practice common in 17th and 18th-century European classical music.
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'Castrato' translates to 'castrato' in English. Castrato definition: A male singer who was castrated before puberty to preserve his high vocal range, a practice common in 17th and 18th-century European classical music.
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