Simple meaning
What does Alto mean?
Alto means a lower female singing voice or a part written for that range.
Dictionary definition
A lower female singing voice or a part written for that range.
Example sentences
Alto in a sentence
easy
In music class, we learned the word alto.
medium
The story used alto to describe part of a school performance.
hard
The article explained how alto helps readers understand what happens on stage or in music.
Synonyms
Words like Alto
performancean act of presenting music or theatre
expressiona way to show ideas or feelings through art
Antonyms
Opposite words
silenceno sound or performance
stillnessno movement or action
Word family
Alto word family
Base word
alto
noun
alto
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does alto mean?
Alto is used to describe a lower female singing voice or a part written for that range.
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