Synonyms & related words for countertenor

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Words related to countertenor

Explore words related to countertenor — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include alto, soprano, contralto, mezzo, tenor, baritones, sopranino, althorn. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does countertenor come from?

The word countertenor breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: counter-, from Latin contra (“against, opposite”); and -ten, from Latin teneo (“hold”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.