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Meaning of alto in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈæltoʊ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    alto

    Definitions

    1. of or being the lowest female voice

    Synonyms

    • low
    • low-pitched
  2. 2. of or being the highest male voice

    Examples

    • « having a range above that of tenor »

    Synonyms

    • high
    • high-pitched
  3. 3. (of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group

    Examples

    • « alto clarinet or recorder »

    Synonyms

    • high
    • high-pitched
  4. Noun

    alto

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from Italian alto (canto)‘high (song)’

    Definitions

    1. a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef
  5. 2. the lowest female singing voice
  6. 3. the highest adult male singing voice
  7. 4. the pitch range of the lowest female voice

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