contralto
Translation
contralto, alto
Examples
She has a beautiful, deep contralto voice.
She has a beautiful, deep contralto voice.
The contralto sang the main solo.
The contralto sang the main solo.
Grammar Patterns
a contralto voice She has a deep contralto voice.
be a contralto The singer is a famous contralto.
Similar Words
Synonyms: alto
Etymology
From Italian 'contra' (against, below) + 'alto' (high). It refers to the vocal range just below the alto, or 'against the high'.
Memory Tips
Think 'contra-' (against/below) and 'alto' (high). It's the voice range 'below the high' female voice.