Synonyms for contralto
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The lowest female voice or voice part, falling between tenor and mezzo-soprano. The terms contralto and alto refer to the same musical pitch range, but among singers, the term contralto is reserved for female singers; the equivalent male form is counter-tenor. Originally the contratenor altus was a high countermelody sung against the tenor or main melody.
Forms
- Plural
- contraltos → altos…
Example sentences
- alto Tom plays the tenor sax and Mary plays the alto sax.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| contralto | steady | |
| alto | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- alto2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (alto2 = 2 syllables).