contralto
Translation
contralto, alto
Examples
She has a beautiful contralto voice.
She has a beautiful contralto voice.
The contralto sang the main solo.
The contralto sang the main solo.
Grammar Patterns
a contralto voice a type of low female singing voice She has a beautiful contralto voice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: alto
Etymology
From Italian 'contra' (against) + 'alto' (high). It refers to the lowest female singing voice.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'counter-alto'—the voice part that is 'against' the high (alto) part, meaning it's lower.