As nouns the difference between contralti and contralto
is that contralti is while contralto is (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.
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)