Meaning of 'alto'

Find the meaning of the word ‘alto’

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Meaning of ‘alto’

8 definitions found.

alto

adjective

(of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group

Example: "alto clarinet or recorder"

adjective

of or being the highest male voice

Synonyms: countertenor

adjective

of or being the lowest female voice

Synonyms: contralto

noun

the pitch range of the lowest female voice

noun

(of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments

noun

the highest adult male singing voice

Synonyms: countertenor

noun

the lowest female singing voice

Synonyms: contralto

noun

a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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