De alt
Example: De alt zong prachtig tijdens het concert vanavond.
Definition
"De alt" refers to a female alto singer whose vocal range lies between the soprano and tenor, typically characterized by a deep and rich tone. In music, "de alt" often provides harmonies and supports the melody within a choir or ensemble.
Etymology
The term "de alt" originates from the Italian word 'alto,' meaning 'high.' Interestingly, despite its meaning, alto refers to a lower female voice part in choral music. The Dutch phrase 'de alt' simply means 'the alto' in English, adopted directly from the musical terminology.
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"De alt" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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