Alto — synonyms, definition

1. alto (Adjective)

contralto countertenor

alto (Adjective) — Of or being the lowest female voice.

alto (Adjective) — Of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor.

alto (Adjective) — (of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group. ex. "alto clarinet or recorder"

2. alto (Noun)

alto (Noun) — A singer whose voice lies in the alto clef.

alto (Noun) — The lowest female singing voice.

alto (Noun) — The highest adult male singing voice.

alto (Noun) — (of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments.

alto (Noun) — The pitch range of the lowest female voice.

pitch singer singing voice vocaliser vocalist vocalizer countertenor