男高音 (nán gāo yīn) — tenor (voice)
Definition
A male classical singing voice, the highest standard adult male range. Used mainly in opera and choral music, distinct from 女高音 (soprano).
noun
tenor (voice)
Examples
- 男高音。Zhè wèi nán gāo yīn de shēng yīn fēi cháng hóng liàng.This tenor's voice is very resonant.
- 男高音。Tā zài gē jù zhōng bàn yǎn nán gāo yīn jué sè.He plays the tenor role in the opera.
- 男高音。Hé chàng tuán xū yào yì míng nán gāo yīn.The choir needs a tenor.
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