Synonyms of alto

Noun


1. alto, singer, vocalist, vocalizer, vocaliser

usage: a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef

2. contralto, alto, singing voice

usage: the lowest female singing voice

3. countertenor, alto, singing voice

usage: the highest adult male singing voice

4. alto, pitch

usage: (of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments

5. alto, pitch

usage: the pitch range of the lowest female voice

Adjective


1. alto, contralto, low (vs. high), low-pitched

usage: of or being the lowest female voice

2. countertenor, alto, high (vs. low), high-pitched

usage: of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor

3. alto, high (vs. low), high-pitched

usage: (of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group; "alto clarinet or recorder"

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Definition and meaning of alto (Dictionary)