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Date sent: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 10:36:52 EST
Subject: Re: Definition of clarion tenor
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In a message dated 1/14/00 4:02:48 AM Pacific Standard Time, ingo_d-at-yahoo.com
writes:

<< I was reading an article where a singer was described
as being a "clarion tenor" (can't remember who they
were talking about right now). I've heard and read
about quite a few tenor classifications before, but
"clarion tenor" is new to me. Does anyone know what
range and vocal quality is meant by this
classification? >>

It means heroic tenor or heldentenor.