contralto
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /kɒnˈtɹæltəʊ/, /kɒnˈtɹɑːltəʊ/
Noun

contralto (plural contraltos)

  1. (music) The lowest female voice or voice part, falling between tenor and mezzo-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.
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