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contralto

Pronunciation: /kənˈtraltəʊ/

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Definition of contralto

noun (plural contraltos)

  • the lowest female singing voice:she sang in a high contralto
  • a singer with a contralto voice.
  • a part written for a contralto voice.

Origin:

mid 18th century: Italian, from contra- (in the sense 'counter to') + alto. Compare with countertenor

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