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Thread #120302   Message #2615123
Posted By: Genie
20-Apr-09 - 05:11 PM
Thread Name: Castratos (Castrati)
Subject: RE: BS: Castrati
Pretty sure the plural is "castrati."

And since the term did refer to males who attained (retained) a certain vocal sound via that procedure, I don't think using the term to refer to that sound is bigoted or sexist.   
Then again, I'm no expert in choral or vocal theory, so I'm not sure where the line is drawn between the "castrato" sound and other male "falsetto."