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0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Hornbostel-Sachs System Western Symphonic Classification

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Voice Types and Ranges

Voice Type
Typical Range
Additional Classifications
(light voice to heavy voice style)

Soprano


Coloratura
lyric soprano
lirico spinto
dramatic soprano


Mezzo soprano



Castrato



Alto (Contralto)



Countertenor



Tenor


Tenore Di Forza
Tenore Robusto
Heldentenor


Baritone



Bass


Basso Cantante
Basso Profundo


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