heldentenor
Noun
Meaning
heldentenor (plural heldentenors)
A singer with a deep, strong voice that spans the range between baritone and tenor
Examples
With Wagner came an emphasis on vocal heft for his protagonist roles, with this vocal category described as Heldentenor; this heroic voice had its more Italianate counterpart in such roles as Calaf in Puccini's Turandot.