HyperDic: contralto

English > 3 senses of the word contralto:
NOUNperson contraltoa woman singer having a contralto voice
communicationcontralto, altothe lowest female singing voice
ADJECTIVEallcontralto, altoof or being the lowest female voice
English > contralto: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningOf or being the lowest female voice.
Synonymalto
Broaderlow, low-pitchedUsed of sounds and voices
Spanishcontralto
English > contralto: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA woman singer having a contralto voice.
InstancesAnderson, Marian AndersonUnited States contralto noted for her performance of spirituals (1902-1993)
Schumann-Heink, Ernestine Schumann-HeinkUnited States operatic contralto (1861-1936)
Broadersinger, vocalist, vocalizer, vocaliserA person who sings
Spanishcontralto
Catalancontralt
English > contralto: 3 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningThe lowest female singing voice.
Synonymalto
Broadersinging voiceThe musical quality of the voice while singing / singing
Spanishalto, contralto

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