Alto is a coordinate term of contralto.
Alto is a synonym of contralto.
Alto is a related term of contralto.
As nouns the difference between contralto and alto
is that 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 while alto is a musical part or section higher than tenor and lower than soprano, formerly the part that performed a countermelody above 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)
alto
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A musical part or section higher than tenor and lower than soprano, formerly the part that performed a countermelody above the tenor or main melody.
A person or musical instrument that performs the alto part.
Usage notes
* Nouns often modified by "alto": saxophone, clarinet, flute, recorder, part, solo, voice, singer.
Synonyms
* (musical part or section) contratenor altus, high countertenor
Coordinate terms
* (voice types) soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, contralto (female); countertenor, tenor, baritone, bass (male)
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