† contratenorn.
/kɒntrəˈtɛnə/ Music. Obsolete.
= counter-tenor n.
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counter-tenor?a1527
contratenor1552
A1740
alto1784
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counter-tenor1388
contratenor1552
1552 R. Huloet Abcedarium Anglico Latinum Contratenor in musycke, occentus.
1586 T. Bowes tr. P. de la Primaudaye French Acad. I. 575 In sounds, wherein the contra-tenor seemeth to command ouer the base.
1717 L. Howel Desiderius (ed. 3) 173 Honour..sings a Contratenor, and glorifies God for his infinite Wisdom.
1782 W. Mason Coll. Anthems p. xxxix There was a very fine contratenor in the Royal Chapel.
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