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Old Singers Assigned Parts Then Deserter Given One Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CASTRATI" which means:
- noun
- • A male who has been castrated, especially a male whose testicles have been removed before puberty in order to retain his boyish voice.
- • A male soprano or alto voice produced by castration of the treble singer before puberty, intended to conserve his voice; the singer.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The castrati were highly sought after in the 17th and 18th centuries for their captivating vocal abilities."
- • "The castrati were considered the opera superstars of their time."
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The Guardian Cryptic25 Nov 2015 | Down 17 | |
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