castrato

"Reinventing a castrato's voice is a technical difficulty....

the rise of the countertenor, the modern equivalent of the castrato without the unacceptable job requirements;

The castrato singer had a remarkable vocal range.

Castrato singers were popular in the Baroque era.

The castrato's voice was known for its unique timbre.

Castrato roles were often played by female singers in opera.

The castrato's voice was considered ethereal and angelic.

Castrato singers were highly sought after for their vocal abilities.

Some famous composers wrote music specifically for castrato singers.

The castrato's voice was said to have a haunting quality.