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alto

/ˈæl.toʊ/

2 entries

adjective

/ˈæl.toʊ/C1formalart
  • ruОписывает голос или инструмент с высоким тоном, а именно второй по высоте вокальный диапазон в хоре.

Describes a voice or instrument that is high in pitch, specifically the second highest vocal range in a choir.

  1. Lowest female voiceB2formal

    Describing the lowest female singing voice, typically with a range from F3 to F5.

    ruНизкий женский голос

    • She has a beautiful alto voice that adds depth to the choir.
    • The alto part in this piece is very challenging.
    • She sings alto in the school choir.

    Synonymscontralto

    Antonymssopranotreble

  2. Highest male voiceB2formal

    Describing the highest adult male singing voice, often called countertenor, with a range above tenor.

    ruВысокий мужской голос

    • The alto solo was performed by a male countertenor.
    • His alto range is remarkably clear and strong.
    • The choir needs more male altos for the performance.

    Synonymscountertenor

  3. Musical instrument rangeB2formal

    Describing the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments, such as alto saxophone or alto clarinet.

    ruАльтовый

    • He plays the alto saxophone in the jazz band.
    • The alto flute has a softer, darker tone than the standard flute.
    • She switched from soprano to alto recorder.

    Antonymssopranotenor

  4. B2formal

    Relating to the pitch range of the lowest female voice or the highest male voice.

    ruАльтовый

    • The alto range is typically between F3 and F5.
    • This song is written in the alto clef.
    • The alto register requires careful breath control.

    Antonymsbasstenor

Forms
  • more alto comparative form
  • most alto superlative form

noun

/ˈæl.təʊ/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее вокальный или инструментальный диапазон, а именно самый низкий женский голос или самый высокий мужской голос, или второй по высоте инструмент в семействе.

A noun referring to a vocal or instrumental range, specifically the lowest female voice or the highest male voice, or the second highest instrument in a family.

  1. B2formal

    The lowest female singing voice, typically ranging from F3 to F5.

    ruАльт

    • She has a beautiful alto voice that adds depth to the choir.
    • The alto section sang the harmony beautifully.
    • She was chosen as the lead alto in the opera.

    Synonymscontralto

    Antonymssoprano

  2. B2formal

    The highest adult male singing voice, also known as countertenor, with a range above tenor.

    ruВысокий мужской певческий голос

    • The male alto performed the aria with incredible control.
    • He trained as an alto to sing in the early music ensemble.
    • The choir needed more altos to balance the sopranos.

    Synonymscountertenor

  3. B2formal

    Refers to the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments, such as the alto saxophone or alto clarinet.

    ruВторой по высоте инструмент в семействе

    • The alto saxophone has a warm, rich tone.
    • She plays the alto flute in the orchestra.
    • The alto clarinet adds a unique color to the woodwind section.
  4. Pitch range of the lowest female voiceB2formal

    The pitch range associated with the lowest female voice, typically from F3 to F5.

    ruАльт

    • The alto range is lower than the soprano but higher than the tenor.
    • She can comfortably sing in the alto range.
    • The piece is written for alto voice.

    Synonymscontralto

Forms
  • altos plural form
  • altos' possessive plural form
  • alto's possessive singular form