Definition of Alto

Adjective: alto  al-tow

  1. Of or being the lowest female voice
    - contralto
     
  2. Of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor
    - countertenor
     
  3. (of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group
    "alto clarinet or recorder"
Noun: alto  al-tow
  1. A singer whose voice lies in the alto clef
     
  2. The lowest female singing voice
    - contralto
     
  3. The highest adult male singing voice
    - countertenor
     
  4. (of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments
     
  5. The pitch range of the lowest female voice

See also:
altitudinous
altocumuli

Anagrams containing the word alto

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