contralto

[kənˈtræltəʊ]

contralto Definition

  • 1the lowest female singing voice
  • 2a woman with a contralto voice

Using contralto: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "contralto" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The choir director was looking for a contralto to sing the solo.

  • Example

    She has a beautiful contralto voice that is perfect for jazz music.

  • Example

    As a contralto, she can sing lower notes than most women.

contralto Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for contralto

Phrases with contralto

  • a C clef placed on the third line of the staff, used for notating the contralto voice

    Example

    The composer wrote the melody in the contralto clef.

  • a brass instrument with a deep, mellow tone, pitched in F or E-flat, and typically played by a contralto player

    Example

    The contralto horn is often used in orchestral music.

  • a saxophone with a deep, rich tone, pitched in E-flat, and typically played by a contralto player

    Example

    The contralto saxophone is commonly used in jazz music.

Origins of contralto

from Italian 'contra' meaning 'against' and 'alto' meaning 'high'

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Summary: contralto in Brief

A 'contralto' [kənˈtræltəʊ] is the lowest female singing voice, and refers to a woman with such a voice. It is often used in music contexts, such as 'The choir director was looking for a contralto to sing the solo.' 'Contralto' extends into phrases like 'contralto clef,' used for notating the contralto voice, and 'contralto horn,' a brass instrument with a deep, mellow tone.