альт — meaning in English

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

альт is used for these senses in English:

• alt key (computing) A key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used in combination to alter the function of other keys.

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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