As nouns the difference between alto and falsetto
is that 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 while falsetto is (countable or uncountable) The "false" (singing) voice in any human, usually airy and lacking a purity of vowels; created by utilizing the next highest vocal folds above those used for speech and normal range singing. It is commonly confused with the Head Voice register.
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)
Anagrams
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falsetto
English
Noun
(
wikipedia falsetto)
(countable or uncountable) The "false" (singing) voice in any human, usually airy and lacking a purity of vowels; created by utilizing the next highest vocal folds above those used for speech and normal range singing. It is commonly confused with the Head Voice register.
