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alto — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • alto noun A singing voice or vocal part that sits between tenor and soprano.
  • viola noun A stringed instrument similar to but slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper tone.

Senses

alto is used for these senses in English:

  • viola A stringed instrument of the violin family, somewhat larger than a violin, played under the chin, and having a deeper tone.

alto — full definition

  1. noun A singing voice or vocal part that sits between tenor and soprano.
  2. noun A singer or instrument that performs this part, such as an alto saxophone.

viola — full definition

  1. noun A stringed instrument similar to but slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper tone.
  2. noun A flowering plant of the genus Viola, including violets and pansies.

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