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contralto

/kənˈtræl.toʊ/

Traduction: Désigne une voix ou un instrument dont la tessiture se situe entre le soprano et le ténor ; c'est la voix féminine la plus grave., Nom désignant la voix féminine la plus grave, ou une chanteuse possédant cette tessiture.

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adjective

/kənˈtræl.toʊ/C2formalart
  • frDésigne une voix ou un instrument dont la tessiture se situe entre le soprano et le ténor ; c'est la voix féminine la plus grave.

Describes a voice or instrument with a range between soprano and tenor; the lowest female singing voice.

  1. Lowest female voiceC1formal

    Relating to or having the lowest vocal range among female singers, typically rich and deep in tone.

    frVoix de contralto

    • She has a beautiful contralto voice that fills the concert hall.
    • The contralto part in the choir is often the most powerful.
    • He composed the aria specifically for a contralto singer.

    Synonymesalto

    Antonymessoprano

Formes
  • more contralto comparative form
  • most contralto superlative form

noun

/kənˈtræl.təʊ/C1formalart
  • frNom désignant la voix féminine la plus grave, ou une chanteuse possédant cette tessiture.

A noun referring to the lowest female singing voice, or a woman singer possessing that vocal range.

  1. Lowest female singing voiceB2formal

    The lowest vocal range typically sung by women, sitting between mezzo-soprano and tenor.

    frContralto (voix la plus grave chez la femme)

    • She has a rich, powerful contralto voice.
    • The choir is looking for a contralto to join the alto section.
    • Her contralto range adds depth to the performance.

    Synonymesalto

  2. Singer with a contralto voiceB2formal

    A female singer who specializes in the lowest vocal range.

    frContralto (chanteuse)

    • The famous contralto performed a solo at the opera.
    • She is known as one of the finest contraltos of her generation.
    • The contralto sang the aria with great emotion.

    Synonymesalto

Formes
  • contralti plural form
  • contraltos plural form
  • contralti's possessive plural form
  • contraltos' possessive plural form
  • contralto's possessive singular form