There are many different types of tenor voices. One of the most well known roles for a dramatic mezzo is the fiery gypsy Carmen in the opera of the same name.įor males, the tenor is generally considered to be the highest male voice in an opera, and is most often the hero or the love interest of the story. This category is also sub-divided into coloratura mezzo, dramatic mezzo, and lyric mezzo. They can also be the villainesses or motherly types. Many mezzo-sopranos sing the so-called "trouser" roles, portraying young boys or men. The mezzo-soprano has a lower range than the soprano. Some of the roles sung by these voice types include: Mimi in La bohème (lyric) and Ariadne in Ariadne auf Naxos (dramatic) Within this category, there are other sub-divisions such as, coloratura soprano, lyric soprano, and dramatic soprano.
In operatic drama, the soprano is almost always the heroine because she projects innocence and youth. For females, the highest voice type is the soprano.
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