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alto

The correct spelling is alto.

How to pronounce alto

/ˈæl.təʊ/
noun

IPA: /ˈæl.təʊ/

Say it like: Alt-o

The correct spelling is alto. A musical part or section higher than tenor and lower than soprano, formerly the part that performed a countermelody above the tenor or main melody.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A musical part or section higher than tenor and lower than soprano, formerly the part that performed a countermelody above the tenor or main melody.
  2. 2.A person or musical instrument that performs the alto part.
  3. 3.An alto saxophone

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