Alto

Vocal and instrumental range.

alto voice alto sax

Alto is a vocal range, typically lower than soprano and higher than tenor. It also refers to a musical instrument in that range.

/ˈæltoʊ/

From Italian alto, meaning 'high'.

Alto is a singing voice that's lower than soprano and higher than tenor, like the middle notes in a choir.

What does 'alto' mean? It refers to a vocal range or an instrument playing in that range
Who are some famous alto singers? Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald are well-known examples

vocal range musical instrument

alto saxophone alto flute

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