alto

Noun
  1. A singer whose voice lies in the alto clef (synset 109805556)
    is a type of: singer, vocaliser, vocalist, vocalizer - a person who sings
    subtypes: countertenor - a male singer with a voice above that of a tenor
  2. The lowest female singing voice (synset 106885955)
    is a type of: singing voice - the musical quality of the voice while singing
    same as: contralto
  3. The highest adult male singing voice (synset 106885835)
    is a type of: singing voice - the musical quality of the voice while singing
    same as: countertenor
  4. (of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments (synset 104993886)
    is a type of: pitch - the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
  5. The pitch range of the lowest female voice (synset 104993775)
    is a type of: pitch - the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
Adjective
  1. Of or being the lowest female voice (synset 301218334)
    similar to: low, low-pitched - used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency
    same as: contralto
  2. Of or being the highest male voice;
    Having a range above that of tenor (synset 301216633)
    similar to: high, high-pitched - used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
    same as: countertenor
  3. (of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group (synset 301216458)
    "alto clarinet or recorder"
    referred to in: music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
    similar to: high, high-pitched - used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency

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