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Uncommonalto
The correct spelling is alto.
How to pronounce alto
/ˈæl.təʊ/
nounIPA: /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.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.A person or musical instrument that performs the alto part.
- 3.An alto saxophone
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