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1. alto
noun. ['ˈæltoʊ'] the lowest female singing voice.
Synonyms
- singing voice
Antonyms
- elated
- estimable
Etymology
- alto (Italian)
- altus (Latin)
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Rhymes with Alto
- balto
- basulto
- befalto
- dalto
- montalto
- palo-alto
- pelto
- sholto
How do you pronounce alto?
Pronounce alto as ˈæltoʊ.
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2. alto
adjective. ['ˈæltoʊ'] (of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group.
Synonyms
- high
Antonyms
- horizontal
- vertical
Etymology
- alto (Italian)
- altus (Latin)
3. alto
adjective. ['ˈæltoʊ'] of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor.
Synonyms
- countertenor
- high
Antonyms
- short
- down
- side
Etymology
- alto (Italian)
- altus (Latin)
4. alto
noun. ['ˈæltoʊ'] (of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments.
Antonyms
- depression
Etymology
- alto (Italian)
- altus (Latin)
5. alto
adjective. ['ˈæltoʊ'] of or being the lowest female voice.
Synonyms
- low-pitched
- low
Antonyms
- bottom
- inferior
- fragrant
Etymology
- alto (Italian)
- altus (Latin)
6. alto
noun. ['ˈæltoʊ'] a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef.
Synonyms
- vocalizer
- vocalist
- vocaliser
- singer
Antonyms
- sufficient
- anticyclone
- loud
- refined
Etymology
- alto (Italian)
- altus (Latin)
7. alto
noun. ['ˈæltoʊ'] the pitch range of the lowest female voice.
Antonyms
- dejected
Etymology
- alto (Italian)
- altus (Latin)
8. alto
noun. ['ˈæltoʊ'] the highest adult male singing voice.
Synonyms
- countertenor
Antonyms
- tall
- superior
Etymology
- alto (Italian)
- altus (Latin)
Sentences with alto
1. Adjective
Cirrus clouds and alto cumulus, along with fog, often precede warm fronts as they move through an area.