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kənˈtræl toʊcon·tral·to

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  1. contraltonoun

    Synonyms:
    alto

  2. contraltonoun

    The lowest female voice or voice part, higher than tenor and lower than soprano. The terms contralto and alto refer to a similar musical pitch, 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.

    Synonyms:
    alto

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  1. contraltonoun

    a woman singer having a contralto voice

    Synonyms:
    alto

    Antonyms:
    high-pitched, high

  2. contralto, altoadjective

    the lowest female singing voice

    Synonyms:
    countertenor, alto

    Antonyms:
    high, high-pitched

  3. alto, contraltoadjective

    of or being the lowest female voice

    Synonyms:
    countertenor, alto

    Antonyms:
    high-pitched, high

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