Abstract is: The German Fach system (German pronunciation: [fax]; literally "compartment" or "subject of study", here in the sense of "vocal specialization") is a method of classifying singers, primarily opera singers, according to the range, weight, and color of their voices. It is used worldwide, but primarily in Europe, especially in German-speaking countries and by repertory opera houses. The Fach system is a convenience for singers and opera houses. It prevents singers from being asked to sing roles which they are incapable of performing. Opera companies keep lists of available singers by Fach so that when they are casting roles for an upcoming production, they do not inadvertently contact performers who would be inappropriate for the part. Below is a list of Fächer (German pronunciation: [ˈfɛçɐ]), their ranges as written on sheet music, and roles generally considered appropriate to each. When two names for the Fach are given, the first is in more common use today. Where possible, an English and/or Italian equivalent of each Fach is listed; however, not all Fächer have ready English or Italian equivalents. Note that some roles can be sung by more than one Fach and that many singers do not easily fit into a Fach: for instance some sopranos may sing both Koloratursopran and Dramatischer Koloratursopran roles. In addition, roles traditionally more difficult to cast may be given to a voice other than the traditional Fach. For instance, the "Queen of the Night" and "Violetta" are more traditionally dramatic coloratura roles, but it is difficult to find a dramatic coloratura to sing it (particularly given the extreme range). Therefore, these roles are often sung by a lyric coloratura.
voice type | Q1063547 |
role | Q1707847 |
P1687 | Wikidata property | Fach vocal classification | P1731 |
Q64363543 | Bass bourdon |
Q1601762 | Heldentenor |
Q54635784 | Kavalierbariton |
Q836983 | Soubrette |
Q3983766 | Tenore contraltino |
Q54635681 | Verdi baritone |
Q3964989 | Wagnerian soprano |
Q5785182 | acting alto |
Q54635751 | acting baritone |
Q53395016 | alto castrato |
Q2338646 | baritenor |
Q21478751 | baryton-Martin |
Q19740895 | baryton-noble |
Q810480 | bass-baritone |
Q53395277 | boy alto |
Q116761098 | boy alto voice |
Q1376492 | boy soprano |
Q5721499 | buffo baritone |
Q1002146 | buffo bass |
Q359278 | buffo tenor |
Q210970 | castrato |
Q1062931 | character baritone |
Q20638448 | character bass |
Q54634862 | character mezzo-soprano |
Q1062991 | character tenor |
Q53829839 | child soprano |
Q54635184 | coloratura contralto |
Q54634572 | coloratura mezzo-soprano |
Q58192 | coloratura soprano |
Q53828788 | coloratura soubrette |
Q54635368 | coloratura tenor |
Q37137 | contralto |
Q223166 | countertenor |
Q54635335 | deep contralto |
Q8243257 | dramatic baritone |
Q54635897 | dramatic bass-baritone |
Q3964988 | dramatic coloratura soprano |
Q5785183 | dramatic contralto |
Q54636036 | dramatic high bass |
Q6012297 | dramatic mezzo-soprano |
Q2164335 | dramatic soprano |
Q6141658 | dramatic tenor |
Q53830131 | girl soprano |
Q1873389 | haute-contre |
Q54636271 | heavy acting bass |
Q5885030 | heavy voice |
Q1601737 | heldenbaritone |
Q54636007 | high bass |
Q53828775 | light coloratura soprano |
Q6012300 | light mezzo-soprano |
Q3822738 | light soprano |
Q54635391 | light tenor |
Q3964990 | light-lyric soprano |
Q5721503 | lightweight baritone |
Q54635842 | lyric bass-baritone |
Q37952097 | lyric coloratura soprano |
Q54635214 | lyric contralto |
Q3636053 | lyric high bass |
Q1878954 | lyric mezzo-soprano |
Q1401208 | lyric soprano |
Q359282 | lyric tenor |
Q5492408 | lyric tenor |
Q5681011 | lyric-dramatic soprano |
Q54634945 | mezzo-soprano castrato |
Q7082656 | octavist |
Q54636068 | serious bass |
Q1999862 | sopranist |
Q53830255 | soprano castrato |
Q3964985 | soprano falcon |
Q53829462 | soprano falsettist |
Q1300059 | soprano mezzo |
Q3964991 | soprano sfogato |
Q3312506 | spinto |
Q2327598 | spinto soprano |
Q6141661 | spinto tenor |
Q54635669 | tenor Trial |
Q64698592 | tenor altino |
Q1471878 | tenore di grazia |
Q6141663 | tenorino |
Q1711349 | young heroic tenor |
P1731 | Fach vocal classification | Wikidata item of this property | P1629 |
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