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What voyages did Henry the Navigator become famous for?

The Portuguese prince Henry the Navigator did not sail anywhere as a captain and generally did not get out of Portugal anywhere, and received the nickname because he was the organizer of many Portuguese expeditions that led to the discovery of new lands.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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What are the vocalists' voices?

Bass is the lowest male voice.

Baritone is a male voice above bass but below tenor. Tenor - high male voice (lyrical - higher, dramatic - lower).

A countertenor is a very high male voice. It is extremely rare.

Soprano is the most common. There are coloratura (higher), dramatic (lower) and mezzo-soprano (even lower).

Contralto is the lowest female voice.

Descant - high children's voice.

Alto - a low female or childish voice (not to be confused with the name of a bowed instrument larger than a violin, but smaller than a cello).

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