contralto
/kənˈtræltoʊ/
noun
- The lowest female singing voice, with a range typically from about F3 to F5.
- The opera features a famous aria for contralto.
- In the quartet, the contralto part is often the most powerful.
- She has a rich contralto voice that adds depth to the choir.
- A singer with a contralto voice.
- The choir is looking for a contralto to join the alto section.
- Many great contraltos have recorded spirituals and folk songs.
- The contralto performed a moving solo at the concert.
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adjective
- Having or relating to the lowest female vocal range.
- She sang the contralto part in the chorus.
- The contralto register is warm and full-bodied.
- He arranged the piece for a contralto soloist.