alto
/ˈæl.təʊ/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a singing voice that is lower than a soprano but higher than a tenor
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“She sings alto in the school choir.”
“I can't hit those high notes, so I'll stick with the alto part.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A musical part or section higher than tenor and lower than soprano, formerly the part that performed a countermelody above the tenor or main melody.