Associations to the word «Contralto»

Wiktionary

CONTRALTO, noun. (music) The lowest female voice or voice part, falling between tenor and mezzo-soprano. The terms contralto and alto refer to a similar musical pitch, but among singers, the term contralto is reserved for female singers; the equivalent male form is counter-tenor. Originally the contratenor altus was a high countermelody sung against the tenor or main melody.

Dictionary definition

CONTRALTO, noun. A woman singer having a contralto voice.
CONTRALTO, noun. The lowest female singing voice.
CONTRALTO, adjective. Of or being the lowest female voice.

Wise words

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