contralto
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contralto
- /kɒnˈtɹæltəʊ/
- /kɒnˈtɹɑːltəʊ/
Rhymes with -æltəʊ, -ɑːltəʊ
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Contraction of contratenor alto, from Latin contratenor altus.
noun contraltos · contralti
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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.
As for her dress, it was invariably rich, effective, and chic, yet in good taste. Lastly, her feet and hands were astonishing, and her voice a deep contralto.
Similar: alto
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noun the lowest female voice
| 日本語 | コントラルト kontoraruto |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 女低音 nǚdīyīn |
| Português | contralto |
| Français | contralto |
| Deutsch | Kontraalt |
| Italiano | contralto |
| Русский | контра́льто kontrálʹto |
| Tiếng Việt | giọng nữ trầm |
Talk about this word "contralto." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/contralto. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. contralto. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/contralto "contralto." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/contralto.Cite this
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title = {contralto},
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