Contralto is a coordinate term of baritone.
As nouns the difference between baritone and contralto
is that baritone is the male voice between tenor and bass while contralto is 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.
baritone
English
Alternative forms
* barytone (uncommon)
Noun
(
en noun)
The male voice between tenor and bass
The musical range between tenor and bass
A person, instrument, or group that performs in the range between tenor and bass
Specifically , a brass instrument similar to the euphonium, but with a cylindrical bore instead of a conical one.
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Usage notes
* If the lower section of a musical group is divided into two parts, they are called .
Coordinate terms
* (voice types) soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, contralto (female); countertenor, tenor, baritone, bass (male)
Anagrams
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contralto
English
Noun
(en-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.
Synonyms
* alto
Coordinate terms
* (voice types) soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, contralto (female); countertenor, tenor, baritone, bass (male)
