Contraltos or Altos are a lower sounding female voice in choral music. This is the range between Mezzo-Sopranos and Tenors (ususally men). They have a darker haunting sounded voice compared to the Coloratura (high) Soprano voice.
A woman opera singer is typically referred to as a "soprano," which denotes a specific vocal range. However, there are other classifications for female opera singers, including "mezzo-soprano" and "contralto," depending on their vocal range and timbre. Collectively, they are often simply called "opera singers."
Marian Anderson 27th February 1897 [or 1899] - 8th April 1993 the American contralto was the first Negro singer at the Metropolitan opera in 1955.
In the Philippines, notable contralto voices include the renowned opera singer and actress, Aiza Seguerra, and the acclaimed classical singer, Lani Misalucha. Both artists have showcased their powerful and rich vocal ranges in various performances, earning them recognition both locally and internationally. Their contributions to music have helped elevate the prominence of contralto voices in the Filipino music scene.
If you are asking regarding the basic different 'types' of voice they are - Male - Tenor, Baritone and bass. Female - Soprano, Mezzo-soprano and Contralto
Nora Aunor with her famous golden voice is a contralto.
Contralto.
Soprano, mezzo-soprano, contralto.
Contralto, Marian Anderson.
The main basic categories are - Soprano. Mezzo-soprano. Contralto.
A diva or if you mean voice categories - Soprano, mezzo-soprano, contralto.
A 'Diva'. Also whatever her vocal range is - Contralto, mezzo-soprano, soprano etc
A role you might really enjoy learning, while not a trouser role, is "Baba the Turk" in Igor Stravinsky's opera, The Rake's Progress. The role is composed for Contralto, written in English, relatively short, but very much a feature role in the opera and very satisfying.
A woman opera singer is typically referred to as a "soprano," which denotes a specific vocal range. However, there are other classifications for female opera singers, including "mezzo-soprano" and "contralto," depending on their vocal range and timbre. Collectively, they are often simply called "opera singers."
Tancredi is an OPERA rarely performed about a female knight. (Not the French one!) Tancredi is always a female character voiced by a Contralto. a chance discovery in Opera News a few years ago.
The plural form of contralto is contraltos.
the baby contralto is Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson 27th February 1897 [or 1899] - 8th April 1993 the American contralto was the first Negro singer at the Metropolitan opera in 1955.