Barítono (en. Baritone)

/baɾiˈtono/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Male voice with a range that spans from the highest notes of the bass to the lowest of the tenor.
The opera singer was a well-known baritone for his vocal technique.
El cantante de la ópera era un barítono muy reconocido por su técnica vocal.
The role or character that sings with a baritone voice in a musical work.
The baritone performed a famous aria in the second act of the opera.
El barítono interpretó un famoso aria en el segundo acto de la ópera.

Etymology

From the Italian 'baritono', which comes from the Greek 'barus', meaning 'heavy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sing like a baritone
to sing in a deep and resonant tone
cantar como un barítono
to have a baritone voice
to possess a deep male voice
tener voz de barítono
dramatic baritone
a type of baritone that sings dramatic roles
barítono dramático

Related Words

voice
The ability to produce sounds, characteristic of humans.
voz
tenor
Male voice with a range higher than the baritone.
tenor
bass
Male voice of a lower range than the baritone.
bajo

Slang Meanings

A singer who stands out for their ability in low registers.
That baritone is the king of the bass in modern music.
Ese barítono es el rey de los graves en la música moderna.
It is used to describe someone who has a deep voice.
His voice is so deep that everyone calls him the baritone of the office.
Su voz es tan profunda que todos le dicen el barítono de la oficina.