Alto is a type of singing voice. It is lower than soprano but higher than tenor. In music, alto parts sing notes in this range.
She sings alto in the school choir.
The alto part is very important in the song.
Alto can describe an instrument or musical line that plays notes in the alto range. It is used for some woodwind or string instruments.
He plays the alto saxophone at concerts.
The alto flute sounds soft and low.
Alto is a name for a font size used in printing. It is bigger than small type but smaller than large type. It is less used today.
The book used alto font size for headings.
Alto type was common in old printing presses.
Alto clef is a special symbol in music. It shows where middle C is on the staff, especially for viola music. It helps musicians read notes correctly.
The viola part uses the alto clef in its music.
Learning alto clef is important for violists.
In some music styles, alto can mean a male singer who sings very high notes. This is less common than the female alto meaning but still important.
He performed as an alto in the opera.
Altos have a high male vocal range.
Alto comes from Italian and Spanish meaning 'high' or 'tall'. In English, it is often used for musical terms related to pitch or voice range.
The musician plays in the alto range.
Alto means high in Italian music words.
