countertenor vs disposition

countertenor

noun
  • a part or section performing a countermelody against the tenor or main part 

  • male singing voice far higher than the typical male vocal range 

  • adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range 

disposition

noun
  • The set of choirs of strings on a harpsichord. 

  • Transfer or relinquishment to the care or possession of another. 

  • Control over something, especially with regard to disposing or dispensing with an action item (disposal of a concern, allocation of disbursed funds) or control over the arrangement or placement of certain things. 

  • The destination of a patient after medical treatment, especially after emergency triage, first line treatment, or surgery; the choice made for the next venue of care. 

  • Tendency or inclination under given circumstances. 

  • Final decision or settlement. 

  • Temperamental makeup or habitual mood. 

  • The arrangement or placement of certain things. 

verb
  • To remove or place in a different position. 

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