Singing Voices
Updated February 21, 2017 | Factmonster Staff 
A singing voice is classified by how high or low a performer naturally sings.
Male Voices
| Classification | Range | Example |
| bass | low | Samuel Ramey |
| baritone | middle | Bryn Terfel |
| tenor | high | Luciano Pavarotti |
| countertenor | highest | Daniel Taylor |
Female Voices
| Classification | Range | Example |
| contralto (or “alto”) | low | Marian Anderson |
| mezzo-soprano | middle | Cecilia Bartoli |
| soprano | high | Jessye Norman |
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