Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alto
noun
/ˈæl.toʊ/
Definition
A term used to describe a range of musical pitch or a type of voice that falls between soprano and tenor.
Examples
- The choir had a beautiful alto solo that captivated the audience.
- She sang the alto part in the duet wonderfully.
- The alto saxophone is commonly used in jazz music.
Meaning
In music, ‘alto’ refers to a part sung or played at a low pitch, typically by a female vocalist or the second highest part in choral arrangements.
Synonyms
- mezzo-soprano
- contralto
- second voice