How to pronounce “alto”

Meaning

• [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.
• (colloquial, music) An alto saxophone.
• [Adjective]
• tall
• high
• loud
• upper, top

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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