The term countertenor first appeared in England during the mid 17th century. However, the style of singing originated in Elizabethan cathedral choirs, eventually falling out of favour during the Romantic period.
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Countertenor
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3 entriescoloratura countertenordramatic countertenorlyrical countertenor
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6 entriesBaroque countertenorcoloratura countertenorcountertenor repertoirecountertenor voicedramatic countertenorlyrical countertenor
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