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She sings alto in the school choir.
What does Alto mean?
Alto means a lower female singing voice or a part written for that range.
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A lower female singing voice or a part written for that range.
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The alto part was lower than the soprano melody.
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An alto voice or instrument often plays a lower musical range.
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MeaningAlto means a lower female singing voice or a part written for that range.
ExampleExample: She sings alto in the school choir.
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- Syllables
- al · toh
- Strongest beat
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- Ending
- toh
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- Put a little extra energy on al.
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Synonyms
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low voiceA simple phrase for an alto range.
contraltoA lower female singing voice.
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alto
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alto
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