Overview of noun alto

The noun alto has 5 senses

• alto -- (a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef)


• contralto, alto -- (the lowest female singing voice)


• countertenor, alto -- (the highest adult male singing voice)


• alto -- ((of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments)


• alto -- (the pitch range of the lowest female voice)

Overview of adj alto

The adj alto has 3 senses

• alto, contralto -- (of or being the lowest female voice)


• countertenor, alto -- (of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor)


• alto -- ((of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group; "alto clarinet or recorder")