basso cantante
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of basso cantante
1875–80; < Italian: literally, singing bass
Example Sentences
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He’s an expert in Einsteinian physics, and he adds another note, a basso cantante, to the doo-wop chorus of alienation.
From New York Times ● Oct. 12, 2020
An Italian tenor, a Serbian baritone, an American basso cantante, and some twenty extras milled around, preparing for the big Act I brawl.
From The New Yorker ● Sep. 24, 2018
THE superb German bass René Pape has impressed in recent years with his Wagner performances at the Metropolitan Opera, demonstrating a lyrical, sensual basso cantante and regal stage presence.
From New York Times ● Aug. 22, 2013
The baritone for the New York season was "Garcia, jr.," as the subject of this memoir was advertised, and the cast was completed by d'Angrisani as the basso cantante, and Rosich as the buffo caricato.
From Garcia the Centenarian And His Times Being a Memoir of Manuel Garcia's Life and Labours for the Advancement of Music and Science by Mackinlay, M. (Malcolm) Sterling
He forms a company consisting of prima donna, tenoro, basso cantante, basso buffo, a second female singer, and a third basso.
From Great Italian and French Composers by Ferris, George T. (George Titus)
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