Meaning & Definition of Alto in English
English⟶
Alto
/æltoʊ/
noun
1. A singer whose voice lies in the alto clef
synonym:
- alto
2. The lowest female singing voice
synonym:
- contralto,
- alto
3. The highest adult male singing voice
synonym:
- countertenor,
- alto
4. (of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments
synonym:
- alto
5. The pitch range of the lowest female voice
synonym:
- alto
adjective
1. Of or being the lowest female voice
synonym:
- alto,
- contralto
2. Of or being the highest male voice
- Having a range above that of tenor
synonym:
- countertenor,
- alto
3. (of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group
- "Alto clarinet or recorder"
synonym:
- alto