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"A contraltois a type of classical female singing voice whose vocal range is the lowest female voice type, with the lowest tessitura. The contralto's vocal range falls between tenor and mezzo-soprano; typically between the F below middle C (F3 in scientific pitch notation) to the second F above middle C (F5), although at the extremes some voices can reach the D below middle C (D3) or the second Bâ™­ above middle C (Bâ™­5). It covers the same range as the male countertenor voice."

You can review the roles in operas listed below for this voice, and search for singers who have performed them.

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