Contralto

Pronunciation: /kɑnˈtræltoʊ/

Definitions of contralto

noun a female singer with a low range and a voice quality between that of a soprano and a tenor

Example Sentences

A1 She is a contralto singer.

A2 The contralto had a deep and rich voice.

B1 The contralto performed a solo at the concert.

B2 Her contralto voice filled the opera house with emotion.

C1 The contralto's performance was met with critical acclaim.

C2 The contralto's rendition of the aria was breathtaking.

Examples of contralto in a Sentence

formal The contralto singer's rich and deep voice resonated throughout the concert hall.

informal I heard that contralto singer is performing at the local coffee shop tonight.

slang That contralto's voice is so lit, it gives me goosebumps!

figurative Her contralto voice was like a soothing balm for my soul.

Grammatical Forms of contralto

• plural: contraltos
• comparative: more contralto
• superlative: most contralto
• present tense: sings contralto
• future tense: will sing contralto
• perfect tense: has sung contralto
• continuous tense: is singing contralto
• singular: contralto
• positive degree: contralto
• infinitive: to contralto
• gerund: contralting
• participle: contraltoed

Origin and Evolution of contralto

First Known Use: 1730 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'contralto' originated from Italian, where 'contra' means 'against' and 'alto' means 'high'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in music to describe the lowest female singing voice, the term 'contralto' has evolved to also refer to the range of that voice type as well as the singer possessing that range.