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Vocal Types Detailed Guide

The document provides a detailed definition of various vocal types, including their ranges, genders, and qualities. It categorizes voices into soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass, countertenor, and treble, highlighting their unique characteristics. Each voice type is described in terms of its pitch range and tonal quality.

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Vocal Types Detailed Guide

The document provides a detailed definition of various vocal types, including their ranges, genders, and qualities. It categorizes voices into soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass, countertenor, and treble, highlighting their unique characteristics. Each voice type is described in terms of its pitch range and tonal quality.

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Detailed Definition of Vocal Types

Soprano (Female)

Range: C4 - A5
Description: Highest female voice. Bright, clear, often leads melodies.

Mezzo-Soprano (Female)

Range: A3 - F5
Description: Middle female voice. Richer and darker than soprano.

Alto (Contralto) (Female)

Range: G3 - E5
Description: Lowest female voice. Warm and deep.

Tenor (Male)

Range: C3 - A4
Description: Highest natural adult male voice. Bright and expressive.

Baritone (Male)

Range: G2 - E4
Description: Middle male voice. Full and mellow tone.

Bass (Male)

Range: E2 - C4
Description: Lowest male voice. Deep and powerful.

Countertenor (Male)

Range: G3 - D5
Description: Uses falsetto to reach alto/soprano range. Light tone.

Treble / Boy Soprano (Child)

Range: C4 - A5
Description: High, bright voice of a child before puberty.
Summary Table of Vocal Types

Voice Type Range Gender Voice Quality

Soprano C4 - A5 Female High, bright, light

Mezzo-Soprano A3 - F5 Female Warm, full, middle

Alto G3 - E5 Female Deep, rich, strong lower tones

Tenor C3 - A4 Male Bright, strong upper tones

Baritone G2 - E4 Male Full, warm, common male

Bass E2 - C4 Male Deep, resonant, powerful

Countertenor G3 - D5 Male Light, falsetto, female-like

Treble C4 - A5 Child High, bright (pre-puberty)

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