Alto Definition & Meaning
alto
- 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; "alto clarinet or recorder"
- 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
"Alto" in song lyrics
See how alto is used in real songs:
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"Alma idea y sea en alto"
Control Machete — Grita -
"Comin with the rah-rah, I kick it in the alto"
Easy Mo Bee f/ Rah Digga — Talkin' Bout You -
"Spitting like a calico, soprano or alto"
Inspectah Deck — Get Down Wit Me
Words that rhyme with alto
Usage tips for "alto"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does alto mean?
- 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; "alto clarinet or recorder" 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
- What part of speech is alto?
- Alto is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does alto have?
- Alto has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).