/'ælto; ælˈtoʊ/

noun.

1. A voice, instrument or part below the treble and above the bass, in particular.

2. A musical part, especially in a choir or group, that is higher than tenor and lower than soprano.

1. 他是一位男高音歌手，唱得很动人。

He is a male alto singer and sings very impressively.

2. 她的嗓音很高，可以轻松地唱出女中音和女高音。

Her voice is high and she can easily sing both mezzo-soprano and soprano.

3. 我们需要一个能够覆盖低音和中音的男高音来平衡合唱团。

We need a male alto who can cover both bass and tenor to balance the choir.

4. 她的声乐老师说她有一副天赋异禀的男高音嗓子。

Her vocal teacher says she has a gifted male alto voice.

5. 这首歌的男声部分由两位男高音和一位男低音来演唱。

The male part of this song is sung by two male altos and one male bass.

Synonyms:

countertenor, contralto

Usage:

The term "alto" can refer to both a vocal range and a type of instrument. In vocal music, an alto refers to a person with a lower female voice or higher male voice. In instrumental music, an alto refers to an instrument that plays in the same range as the vocal alto.

Editor's note:

"Alto" is derived from the Italian word "alto," meaning "high." It is often used as a musical term to describe a voice or instrument that has a higher range. In music, it is important to have a balance of different vocal ranges and instruments to create harmonious and dynamic performances.