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alto Definition


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alto
noun altos
    1. The lowest female singing voice. Also called contralto.
    2. The singing voice of a counter-tenor.
    3. Someone with either of these types of singing voice.
    4. A part or piece of music written for a voice or instrument at this pitch.
adj
    1. Said of a musical instrument, etc: having a high pitch.
      Example: alto sax
Etymology: 16c: Italian, from Latin altus high.



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