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Meaning of alto

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

alto

Pronunciation:/ˈæl.təʊ//ˈæl.toʊ/

noun

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. A person or musical instrument that performs the alto part.

  3. An alto saxophone