baritone

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɛr.ɪ.toʊn/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈbær.ɪ.toʊn/

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Noun

Singular baritone

Plural baritones

Range of the baritone voice.

A baritone horn.

1. (countable) (music) A baritone is a male voice that is lower than tenor, but higher than bass

   Thomas Hampson sings operas with a loud baritone voice

2. (countable) (music) A baritone is a musical instrument that plays notes that are between tenor and bass, such as a euphonium or a baritone saxophone.
3. (countable) (music) A baritone is a musical instrument that is as big as a euphonium.
   • Synonym: baritone horn

   The baritone looks like a tuba or euphonium.