alto

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈæl.təʊ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈæl.toʊ/

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Noun

Singular alto

Plural altos

An alto flute

1. (uncountable) An alto is a vocal range. It is higher than tenor and lower than soprano.

   The alto saxophone plays in the alto range.

2. (countable) (music) An alto is a musical instrument that is higher than a tenor, but is lower than a soprano.

   I play the alto flute.

3. (countable) An alto is a singer who sings in the alto range.