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Castrati were castrated males who had designated roles in the 15th-century Roman Catholic Church.​

Castrati

Male singers castrated before puberty to preserve their high voice pitch; prominent in European classical music, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries.

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Melanie WatersJul 06, 2024
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Castrati were indeed castrated males who were trained to sing in liturgical and operatic settings in the Roman Catholic Church during the 15th and 16th centuries.