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        al·to

        alto

         
        pronunciation:
        ael to
        parts of speech:
        noun, adjective
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        part of speech: noun
        inflections: altos
        definition 1: the vocal range between tenor and soprano. Alto is the lowest range for the female voice and highest for the male.
        My sister sings alto in the school choir.
        definition 2: a singer with such a range.
        They are altos in the community chorus.
        definition 3: a musical instrument having the second highest range in its family of instruments.
        That saxophone player is performing on the alto tonight.
         
        part of speech: adjective
        definition: belonging to the range between tenor and soprano.
        My father plays the alto clarinet.
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