A high male voice is a vocal range that is higher than the typical male speaking voice. ALTO is a four letter term for a low-pitched male voice, usually between the F below middle C to the second F above middle C. Falsetto is an eight letter term for a light, airy, and often strained vocal register that is higher than the typical male speaking voice. TENOR is a five letter term for a male voice that is higher than the typical male speaking voice, usually between the C below middle C to the second C above middle C. COUNTERTENOR is a twelve letter term for a male voice that is higher than the typical male speaking voice, usually between the F below middle C to the second F above middle C.