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Why Is a Tenor?
A biased investigation proves that certain singers must have resonance chambers in the head
October
1
1935
CARLETON SMITH
Why Is a Tenor?
CARLETON SMITH
October
1
1935
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ARTICLE
Why Is a Tenor?
A biased investigation proves that certain singers must have resonance chambers in the head
October
1
1935
CARLETON SMITH
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