alto

An alto saxophone

Meaning

Noun

  • 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.
  • A person or musical instrument that performs the alto part.
  • An alto saxophone

Related

Similar words

  • contratenor altus, high countertenor

Origin

  • Borrowed from Italian alto ("high").

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