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Meaning of castrato

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

castrato

Pronunciation:/kæsˈtɹɑː.təʊ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A male who has been castrated, especially a male whose testicles have been removed before puberty in order to retain his boyish voice.

  2. A male soprano or alto voice produced by castration of the treble singer before puberty, intended to conserve his voice; the singer.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Castrated; especially castrated prepubescently.

  2. Having, using or containing the voice of a castrato (noun).

  3. Originally composed for a castrato.

    Example: Nowadays, either women or countertenors take the castrato roles.