noun a singing voice or an instrument that has a range lower than a soprano but higher than a tenor
adjective relating to the highest male voice or the lowest female voice
In music, 'alto' refers to the second highest vocal range for female singers or the lowest vocal range for male singers.
In meteorology, 'alto' is used to describe mid-level clouds in the atmosphere, such as altostratus and altocumulus clouds.
In geography, 'alto' is a prefix used in place names to denote high altitude or elevated locations.
In Italian, 'alto' means 'high' or 'tall', and is used in various contexts such as describing a tall person or high mountain.
In music, 'alto' refers to the lowest female singing voice or the highest male singing voice.
Choir directors often assign alto parts to singers with lower female voices or higher male voices.
Opera singers may specialize in singing alto roles in various operas.
Music teachers may instruct students on how to sing or play music in the alto range.
Conductors may direct alto sections of a choir or orchestra during performances.