Meaning Of The Word Alto

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Alto Meaning

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alto
An alto is a woman who has a low singing voice.

alto in American English
of, for, or having the range of an alto
the range of the lowest female voice or the highest male voice
adjective: of, pertaining to, or having the tonal range of the alto
noun: the lowest female voice; contralto

alto in British English
adjective: denoting a flute, saxophone, etc, that is the third or fourth highest instrument in its group
noun: the highest adult male voice; countertenor

alto- in American English
high
combining form

alto- in British English
combining form: high

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