What is the meaning of alto?

noun

  • A singer whose voice lies in the alto clef.
  • The lowest female singing voice.
  • The highest adult male singing voice.
  • Of a musical instrument. ( the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments)
  • The pitch range of the lowest female voice.

adjective

  • Of or being the lowest female voice.
  • Of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor.
  • Of a musical instrument. ( second highest member of a group)
    • usage: "alto clarinet or recorder"
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