{Counter-tenor clef} (Mus.), the C clef when placed on the third line; -- also called {alto clef}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
counter tenor — Counter Coun ter, n. [See {Counter}, adv., {Contra}.] 1. (Naut.) The after part of a vessel s body, from the water line to the stern, below and somewhat forward of the stern proper. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mus.) Same as {Contra}. Formerly used to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
counter-tenor — n. Mus. 1 a a male alto singing voice. b a singer with this voice. 2 a part written for counter tenor. Etymology: ME f. F contre teneur f. obs. It. contratenore (as CONTRA , TENOR) … Useful english dictionary
Counter-tenor clef — Counter tenor Coun ter ten or (t?n ?r). [OF. contreteneur. Cf. {Contratenor}, and see {Tenor} a part in music.] (Mus.) One of the middle parts in music, between the tenor and the treble; high tenor. [1913 Webster] {Counter tenor clef} (Mus.), the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Counter-Tenor — Als Countertenor (von lat.: contratenor), auch: Altus (von lat. altus = „hoch, hell“) wird ein männlicher Sänger bezeichnet, der mit Hilfe einer durch Brustresonanz verstärkten Kopfstimmen bzw. Falsett Technik in Alt oder sogar Sopran Lage singt … Deutsch Wikipedia
Counter tenor — Als Countertenor (von lat.: contratenor), auch: Altus (von lat. altus = „hoch, hell“) wird ein männlicher Sänger bezeichnet, der mit Hilfe einer durch Brustresonanz verstärkten Kopfstimmen bzw. Falsett Technik in Alt oder sogar Sopran Lage singt … Deutsch Wikipedia
counter-tenor — noun a) an adult male voice or voice part higher than the tenor b) a singer with such a voice … Wiktionary
counter-tenor — n. (Mus.) Alto, counter … New dictionary of synonyms
counter-tenor — see countertenor … English dictionary
Counter — Coun ter, n. [See {Counter}, adv., {Contra}.] 1. (Naut.) The after part of a vessel s body, from the water line to the stern, below and somewhat forward of the stern proper. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mus.) Same as {Contra}. Formerly used to designate… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tenor — This article is about the voice type. For other uses, see Tenor (disambiguation). Voice type Female voices Soprano Mezzo soprano Contralto Male voices Countertenor Tenor Baritone Bass The tenor is a type of male singing voice and is the highest… … Wikipedia
