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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈæltoʊ/ · UK /ˈæltəʊ/
alto means: A musical range or part that is lower than soprano and higher than tenor.
noun
A musical range or part that is lower than soprano and higher than tenor.
- She sings the alto part.
- The melody moves from soprano to alto.
- This piece has a difficult alto line.
A singer whose voice is lower than a soprano’s and higher than a tenor’s.
- My sister is an alto.
- The choir needs two more altos.
- An alto sang the opening solo.
A singer or instrument that performs music in the range between soprano and tenor.
- An alto joined the ensemble.
- The alto played a short solo.
- Two altos supported the melody during the final section.
Questions about alto
What does alto mean?
A musical range or part that is lower than soprano and higher than tenor.
What is alto in other languages?
Türkçe: alto · Español: alto · Français: alto · Deutsch: Alt · Italiano: contralto · 日本語: アルト
How do you pronounce alto?
In American English /ˈæltoʊ/; in British English /ˈæltəʊ/.
How do you use alto in a sentence?
She sings the alto part. The melody moves from soprano to alto.
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