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Bass
The deepest male voice with rich and booming tones, usually playing older, distinguished, or villainous roles.
Contralto
The lowest female voice, known for its full, deep sound and rarely cast in leading roles due to its rarity.
Countertenor
A male voice that uses falsetto to reach the register of a female alto. It is renowned for its rarity and unique, ethereal sound quality.
Mezzo-Soprano
Richer and more dramatic than sopranos; a female voice type associated with secondary roles, often playing maternal or villainous characters.
Tenor
Highest male voice within the modal register, often playing the hero or the romantic lead in operas.
Heldentenor
A powerful, heroic tenor specifically associated with Wagnerian operas; it requires a strong, rich voice capable of cutting through heavy orchestration.
Soprano
Highest female voice with bright and powerful tones; it often takes the lead role in operas.
Baritone
A male voice that lies between the tenor and bass ranges, often associated with more complex characters like villains or sophisticated personalities.
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