Cómo Pronunciar "castrati"
word
kæˈstreɪti
ka-STRAY-tee
kɑːstɹˈɑːtəʊ
kah-stRAH-toh
Definición
Castrati were male singers in Europe, especially during the 17th and 18th centuries, who were castrated before puberty to keep their voices high and powerful. They were famous for singing important roles in opera and church music.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
kæˈstreɪti
Inglés Británico
kɑːstɹˈɑːtəʊ
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
ka-STRAY-tee
UK
kah-stRAH-toh
Escucha en Contexto
Some famous operas featured castrati in leading roles.
A castrati could sing much higher than most men.
The use of castrati ended in the 19th century.
In Baroque music, the unique voices of the castrati were in high demand.