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Meaning of alto in English
Pronunciation
/ˈæltoʊ/
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Classifying Adjective
alto
Definitions
1.
of or being the lowest female voice
Synonyms
low
low-pitched
2.
of or being the highest male voice
Examples
« having a range above that of tenor »
Synonyms
high
high-pitched
3.
(of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group
Examples
« alto clarinet or recorder »
Synonyms
high
high-pitched
Noun
alto
Etymology
late 16th century: from Italian alto (canto)‘high (song)’
Definitions
1.
a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef
2.
the lowest female singing voice
3.
the highest adult male singing voice
4.
the pitch range of the lowest female voice