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How to pronounce “contralto”
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Pronunciation guide for contralto
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of contralto with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- The Mission to Safeguard Black History in the US
she had the famous contralto voice.
- Definition summary
- (music) The lowest female voice or voice part, falling between tenor and mezzo-soprano. The terms contralto and alto refer to the same musical pitch range, 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.
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How to pronounce contralto
The Mission to Safeguard Black History in the US
she had the famous contralto voice.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “contralto”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (music) The lowest female voice or voice part, falling between tenor and mezzo-soprano. The terms contralto and alto refer to the same musical pitch range, 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.
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