. What are the similarities and differences between the following: boy soprano, countertenor, male falsettist, and mezzo-soprano.

please watch the videos linked here and then write a reflection on the videos on one of more of the topics below. Write one paragraph per item.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqDEU0y9BSI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfUei-EDIgE
1. What are the similarities and differences between the following: boy soprano, countertenor, male falsettist, and mezzo-soprano.
2. What was the purpose of castrating males for singing? Do you think it was a worthwhile surgery givem the drawback vs. potential advantages?
3. Why do you think the castrati were so popular in their time, and why did the practice cease?
4. Is there a modern equivalent to the practice – a situation in which physical alterations and damage are chosen in order to achieve some potential artistic benefit? Why is it done today, and is it worthwhile given the drawbacks vs. potential advantages.
5. Choose another idea that came to you on which to reflect.

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