heldentenor
9.9
A male singer with a very powerful voice for hero roles in opera
- noun
- /ˈhɛldənˌtɛnər/
- Specialized
:
heldentenor
- Many Wagnerian operas feature a heldentenor in the leading part.
Examples
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He trained for years to develop the power needed to become a heldentenor.
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The demanding role required a heldentenor with both strength and stamina.
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The heldentenor sang with remarkable power and emotion.
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Is he a heldentenor or a baritone?
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The heldentenor captivated the audience with his powerful and dramatic performance in the opera.
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Many consider the heldentenor to be essential for portraying heroic characters in German operas.
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Her role as a heldentenor required not only vocal strength but also an intense emotional delivery.
Synonyms
tenor
vsheldentenor
5.1
Relating to a high adult male singing voice
is a stronger dramatic subtype for heroic opera roles, often German
How Powerful
heldentenor
- Specialized
dramatic mezzo-soprano
- Specialized
spinto soprano
- Specialized
lyric mezzo-soprano
- Specialized
Surface Forms
heldentenor singular
heldentenors plural
Etymology
Heldentenor comes from the German parts Held 'hero' and tenor 'high male voice', so it means a powerful, dramatic tenor who sings heroic roles in opera.
