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alto > 8 senses
ADJECTIVE1alto, contraltoOf or being the lowest female voice
2alto, countertenorOf or being the highest male voice
3alto(of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group
NOUN1altoA singer whose voice lies in the alto clef
2alto, contraltoThe lowest female singing voice
3alto, countertenorThe highest adult male singing voice
4alto(of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments
5altoThe pitch range of the lowest female voice
alto > pronunciation
Soundsae'ltow
Rhymesauto, Barstow, bestow, and 66 more rhymes in tow...
alto > adjective 1
MeaningOf or being the lowest female voice.
Synonymscontralto
Similar tolow, low-pitched
alto > adjective 2
MeaningOf or being the highest male voice. Having a range above that of tenor.
Synonymscountertenor
Similar tohigh, high-pitched
alto > adjective 3
Meaning(of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group.
Examples"alto clarinet or recorder"
Similar tohigh, high-pitched
Categorymusic
alto > noun 1, person
MeaningA singer whose voice lies in the alto clef.
Broadersinger, vocalist, vocalizer, vocaliser
Narrowercountertenor
alto > noun 2, communication
MeaningThe lowest female singing voice.
Synonymscontralto
Broadersinging voice
alto > noun 3, communication
MeaningThe highest adult male singing voice.
Synonymscountertenor
Broadersinging voice
alto > noun 4, attribute
Meaning(of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments.
Broaderpitch
alto > noun 5, attribute
MeaningThe pitch range of the lowest female voice.
Broaderpitch

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