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baritone

Syllabification: (bar·i·tone)
Pronunciation: /ˈbariˌtōn/
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Definition of baritone

noun

  • 1an adult male singing voice between tenor and bass:he sang in a rich baritone
  • a singer with a baritone voice.
  • a part written for a baritone voice.
  • 2 (in full baritone horn) an instrument that is second lowest in pitch in its family.
  • a large, valved brass instrument in coiled oval form, used especially in military or street bands.

adjective

  • second lowest in musical pitch.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Italian baritono, from Greek barutonos, from barus 'heavy' + tonos (see tone)

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