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alto
noun(al-to)
the highest adult male singing voice
Synonyms: countertenor,
alto
adjective(al-to)
of or being the lowest female voice
Synonyms: contralto,
alto
noun(al-to)
the lowest female singing voice
Synonyms: contralto,
alto
adjective(al-to)
of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor
Synonyms: countertenor,
alto
noun(al-to)
a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef
alto
adjective(al-to)
(of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group
Examples:
Alto clarinet or recorder.
alto
noun(al-to)
(of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments
alto
noun(al-to)
the pitch range of the lowest female voice

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