What is another word for castrato?

Pronunciation: [kastɹˈɑːtə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Castrato referred to a male singer who had been castrated before puberty in order to preserve their singing voice at a high pitch. However, due to the controversy surrounding the practice of castration, the term has become less common today. Instead, words like treble, alto, countertenor, and sopranist are often used as synonyms for the castrato singer. Each of these words refers to individuals with a high singing range and unique vocal abilities. These synonyms may not have the same historical significance as castrato, but they allow us to appreciate the talent and skill of male singers who are able to hit the highest notes with ease.

Synonyms for Castrato:

What are the hypernyms for Castrato?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Castrato?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Castrato

Now she had a castrato who had come with her from the court of her uncle King Sulayman Shah, and he was intelligent, quick-witted, right-reded.
"Supplemental Nights, Volume 1"
Richard F. Burton
The castrato thanked him and blessed him and mounting, returned upon his road, following the trail, whilst the knight rode with him to a certain highway, when he said to him, "This is where we left him."
"Supplemental Nights, Volume 1"
Richard F. Burton
The youth sighed and replied, "I am a stranger;" and quoth the castrato, "From what land art thou and who is thy sire?"
"Supplemental Nights, Volume 1"
Richard F. Burton

Related words: castrato aria, castrato definition, castrato opera singers, castrato arias for women, castrato corsara, castrato d'amore, castrati in opera

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