Search Result:alto
KK Pronunciation
〔 ˋælto 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˊæltou 〕
Overview of noun alto
The noun alto has 5 senses
- alto -- (a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef)
- contralto, alto -- (the lowest female singing voice)
- countertenor, alto -- (the highest adult male singing voice)
- alto -- ((of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments)
- alto -- (the pitch range of the lowest female voice)
Overview of adj alto
The adj alto has 3 senses
- alto, contralto -- (of or being the lowest female voice)
- countertenor, alto -- (of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor)
- alto -- ((of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group; "alto clarinet or recorder")