👉 A countertenor is a professional musician who specializes in playing the soprano voice. They are also known as sopranos or alto sopranos, and are often associated with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Countertenors are distinguished from other sopranos by their ability to reach a higher pitch than their male counterparts, typically around 360-420 Hz. Their music is primarily focused on operatic roles and includes many of the more complex vocal techniques such as