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ALTO

(noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Alto.

How to pronounce alto:

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Alto - as a noun

A singer whose voice lies in the alto clef

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
singer7vocaliser14vocalist13vocalizer23
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The lowest female singing voice

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contralto11

The highest adult male singing voice

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
countertenor14

(of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments

The pitch range of the lowest female voice

Alto - as an adjective satellite

Of or being the lowest female voice

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contralto11

Of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
countertenor14

(of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group

Example: "Alto clarinet or recorder"

Example Sentences

"She has a beautiful alto singing voice."
"The alto section of the choir needs more members."
"I prefer listening to alto saxophone in jazz music."
"The alto part in the orchestra is challenging."
"He plays the alto flute in the school band."
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Word Game Points

Is ALTO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, alto is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ALTO has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is ALTO a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, alto is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ALTO has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is ALTO a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, alto is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ALTO has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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