noun
- Plural of heldentenor; male opera singers with powerful, heroic tenor voices suited to dramatic roles in Wagner and other composers' works.
Usage: music, opera; German loanword; singular: heldentenor
Examples
- The opera company recruited several heldentenors for their Wagner festival.
- Heldentenors are known for their ability to project their voices over large orchestras.
- Many famous heldentenors have performed the role of Siegfried in The Ring Cycle.
- The audition attracted heldentenors from across Europe.
- Heldentenors require years of vocal training to develop the strength needed for heroic roles.