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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