Synonyms for alto
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
Related words
- Word family
- altoist
- Phrases
- alto horn alto clef alto recorder alto hornist alto saxophonist
Forms
- Plural
- altos → contraltos…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| alto | steady | |
| contralto | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- contralto