alto
Pronunciation
[change]Noun
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- (uncountable) An alto is a vocal range. It is higher than tenor and lower than soprano.
- The alto saxophone plays in the alto range.
- (countable) (music) An alto is a musical instrument that is higher than a tenor, but is lower than a soprano.
- I play the alto flute.
- (countable) An alto is a singer who sings in the alto range.