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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")