basso cantante
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of basso cantante
1875–80; < Italian: literally, singing bass
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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
Alfred Giraudet joined the grand opera as primo basso cantante.
From Delsarte System of Oratory by Various
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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