alto meaning and definition

ALTO noun

Definition of alto (noun)

1. a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef
2. the lowest female singing voice
   • synonyms: contralto
3. the highest adult male singing voice
   • synonyms: countertenor
4. (of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments
5. the pitch range of the lowest female voice

ALTO adjective

Definition of alto (adjective)

1. of or being the lowest female voice
   • synonyms: contralto
2. of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor
   • synonyms: countertenor
3. (of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group
   • "alto clarinet or recorder"