"heldentenor" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: heldentenors [plural]
Etymology: From German Heldentenor. Literally, “hero tenor”. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Heldentenor}} German Heldentenor, {{m-g|hero tenor}} “hero tenor”, {{lit|hero tenor}} Literally, “hero tenor” Head templates: {{en-noun}} heldentenor (plural heldentenors)
  1. A singer with a deep, strong voice that spans the range between baritone and tenor
    Sense id: en-heldentenor-en-noun-ZUFBlmlH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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