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Baritone Definition & Meaning

baritone
adjective
  1. lower in range than tenor and higher than bass; "a baritone voice"; "baritone oboe"
noun
  1. a male singer
  2. the second lowest adult male singing voice
  3. the second lowest brass wind instrument

"Baritone" in song lyrics

See how baritone is used in real songs:

  • "No time for sleep, I gets deep as a baritone"
    The Genius (Maximillion) w/ Method Man (Johnny Blaze) — Shadowboxin'
  • "We low-key baby, like a baritone"
    Lloyd f/ Andre 3000, Nas — You (Remix)
  • "Rather alto, soprano, tenor or baritone"
    Pop Da Brown Hornet — I'm Soooo...

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Frequently asked questions

What does baritone mean?
lower in range than tenor and higher than bass; "a baritone voice"; "baritone oboe" a male singer the second lowest adult male singing voice the second lowest brass wind instrument
What part of speech is baritone?
Baritone is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does baritone have?
Baritone has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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