alto

🇺🇸 /ˈæltəʊ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈæltəʊ/
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noun
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A type of singing voice that is lower than a soprano but higher than a tenor.

The choir featured a rich blend of soprano, alto, and tenor voices.

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A musical part written for an alto voice.

The composer wrote a beautiful alto part in the choral piece.

adjective
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Referring to the second highest range of notes in an instrument's family.

The alto saxophone has a rich, deep tone that complements the other instruments in the band.

translation

n. A type of singing voice that is lower than a soprano but higher than a tenor.; A musical part written for an alto voice.
adj. Referring to the second highest range of notes in an instrument's family.

Word Forms

Plural altos