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Dramatic Soprano
A powerful soprano voice capable of cutting through orchestral sound, associated with tragic heroines
Lyric Tenor
A sweet, mellow tenor voice ideal for young male romantic leads
Heldentenor
A powerful, heroic tenor voice typically used in Wagnerian operas
Basso Profundo
The deepest bass voice with an imposing sound and often used in Russian liturgical music
Coloratura Mezzo-Soprano
A mezzo with the ability to perform agile and elaborate ornamentation
Spinto Tenor
A tenor voice that sits between lyric and dramatic, capable of powerful crescendos
Soprano
Typical leading lady roles, high note flexibility, often portrays innocence or heroism
Lyric Soprano
A warm and melodious soprano voice, suited for young, innocent female characters
Lyric Mezzo-Soprano
A lighter mezzo voice that is versatile for both comic and serious roles
Lyric Baritone
A milder baritone voice that excels in melodic roles, often romantic or heroic
Mezzo-Soprano
Rich mid-range, often playing supporting roles or portraying older characters
Baritone
Mid-range male voice, versatile in both lyric and dramatic roles
Dramatic Baritone
A baritone voice with the power to perform heavy dramatic roles, often seen in German opera
Heldenbaritone
A heroic baritone voice similar to a Heldentenor but with a richer, darker timbre
Countertenor
A male voice that sings in the female alto range, often in Baroque opera
Basso Cantante
A singing bass with a smooth melodic line, used in both lyric and dramatic roles
Bass
Lowest male voice, traditionally playing older, authoritative characters
Verdi Baritone
A baritone voice that has the robustness and the dramatic intensity to perform Verdi's demanding roles
Dramatic Mezzo-Soprano
Rich and powerful, this mezzo voice handles weighty roles often involving tragedy or high drama
Basso Buffo
A comic bass voice with great agility, often seen in operatic comedies
Coloratura Soprano
Virtuosic soprano with agility in high notes, often plays flamboyant characters
Dramatic Tenor
Tenor voice with a strong,, ringing quality suited for heavy, dramatic roles
Falcon
A rare type of soprano/mezzo voice found in some French grand operas, named after a singer
Tenor
The highest male voice typically, associated with romantic lead roles
Contralto
Rarest and lowest female voice, often plays authoritative or motherly figures
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