baritone
The origin and history of baritone.
Etymology
Taken from Italian baritono, which in turn came from Ancient Greek βαρύτονος (barútonos), from βαρύς (barús, “heavy”) plus τόνος (tónos, “tone”). It is a doublet of baryton and barytone.
The origin and history of baritone.
Taken from Italian baritono, which in turn came from Ancient Greek βαρύτονος (barútonos), from βαρύς (barús, “heavy”) plus τόνος (tónos, “tone”). It is a doublet of baryton and barytone.
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