alto

• Se refiere a una voz o instrumento con tono grave, específicamente el registro vocal más grave en la música, así como el instrumento de cuerda de tono bajo; también describe algo de tamaño o altura considerable.

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.

   contralto

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscontralto

   Antónimossopranotreble

2. Highest male voiceB2formal

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

   Contratenor

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscountertenor

3. Musical instrument rangeB2formal

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

   Registro o tesitura de instrumento

   • 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.

   Antónimossopranotenor

4. B2formal

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

   Alto (registro vocal)

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

   Antónimosbasstenor

• Sustantivo que designa un registro vocal o instrumental, concretamente la voz femenina más grave o la voz masculina más aguda, o el segundo instrumento más agudo dentro de una familia.

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.

   Contralto

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscontralto

   Antónimossoprano

2. B2formal

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

   Contratenor

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscountertenor

3. B2formal

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

   Segundo instrumento más agudo de una familia

   • 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.

   Contralto

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscontralto