Meaning of '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