Vocabulary Entry

castrato

|noun • adjective

noun

A male who has been castrated, often in the context of historical musical practices where young boys were castrated to preserve their singing voices.

Example Sentences

"The castrato sang with a range that amazed audiences throughout Europe."

"Historically, many castrati were celebrated as stars in opera."

"The tradition of employing a castrato ended in the 19th century."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The castrato voice is unique and cannot be replicated by any other performer."

"Many compositions were specifically written for castrato singers."

"His castrato background gave him a distinctive quality in his performances."