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alto

al·to
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [al-toh]
    • /ˈæl toʊ/
    • /ˈæl.təʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-toh]
    • /ˈæl toʊ/

Definitions of alto word

  • countable noun alto An alto is a woman who has a low singing voice. 3
  • countable noun alto An alto or male alto is a man who has the highest male singing voice. 3
  • adjective alto An alto musical instrument has a range of notes of medium pitch. 3
  • noun alto the highest adult male voice; countertenor 3
  • noun alto a singer with such a voice 3
  • noun alto a flute, saxophone, etc, that is the third or fourth highest instrument in its group 3

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Origin of alto

First appearance:

before 1775
One of the 45% newest English words
1775-85; < Italian < Latin altus high

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Parts of speech for Alto

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

alto popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

alto usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for alto

adj alto

  • deep — If something is deep, it extends a long way down from the ground or from the top surface of something.
  • low-pitched — pitched in a low register or key: a low-pitched aria for the basso.
  • resonant — resounding or echoing, as sounds: the resonant thundering of cannons being fired.
  • sonorous — giving out or capable of giving out a sound, especially a deep, resonant sound, as a thing or place: a sonorous cavern.
  • bass — A bass is a man with a very deep singing voice.

noun alto

  • tenor — the course of thought or meaning that runs through something written or spoken; purport; drift.
  • falsetto — an unnaturally or artificially high-pitched voice or register, especially in a man.
  • countertenor — A countertenor is a man who sings with a high voice that is similar to a low female singing voice.

adjective alto

  • low — to utter by or as by lowing.

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