"Alto" in music refers to a vocal or instrumental range that lies between the tenor and soprano voices, typically associated with lower female or higher male voices. It is often used to describe a part or voice that sings or plays in this specific mid-range.
Translations
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haut
hoch
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Etymology
The word "alto" comes from the Italian word meaning 'high,' which originally described the highest male voice in choral music. Over time, its meaning shifted in English and other languages to denote the voice part that is actually lower than the soprano but higher than the tenor. Did you know? Despite its meaning as 'high,' an "alto" voice is generally lower than a soprano.
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