Example: The alto sang the harmony beautifully during the concert.
Definition
"The alto" refers to a vocal or instrumental part that is lower than the soprano and higher than the tenor, typically singing or playing the harmony in a musical piece. It is often associated with female voices or certain instruments in choral and orchestral settings.
The term "the alto" comes from the Italian word 'alto,' meaning 'high,' originally used to describe the high male voice part in early choral music. Over time, it shifted to refer to the lower female voice range in modern music, illustrating how musical terms can evolve in their usage.
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"The alto" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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