Alto

noun

/ˈæl.təʊ/

Word Frequency: 2.5

Definitions

1.nounA musical part or section higher than tenor and lower than soprano, formerly the part that performed a countermelody above the tenor or main melody.

2.nounA person or musical instrument that performs the alto part.

3.nounAn alto saxophone

Synonyms

contratenor altus high countertenor contralto countertenor high high-pitched low-pitched low viola chorister higher height

Rhymes With

smalto malto palo-alto salto

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