heroic tenor

British  

noun

1. a tenor with a dramatic voice

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Example Sentences

Frequently appearing as a heroic tenor, Gould performed at many of the world’s great opera houses.

From Seattle Times

He is a strong but not heroic tenor.

From Los Angeles Times

Both are made of repurposed wood and assume monumental forms while rejecting the heroic tenor of traditional monuments.

From Washington Post

Eyvazov’s goals for his future include more heroic tenor parts in the Italian repertoire but also his first Rodolfo in Puccini’s “La Boheme,” a more lyrical role he hopes to sing at the Met.

From Seattle Times

The role is a daunting challenge for a heroic tenor.

From New York Times