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contraltos

/kənˈtræltoʊz/

Meanings
noun
The lowest female voice or voice part, falling between tenor and mezzo-soprano. The terms contralto and alto refer to a similar musical pitch, but among singers, the term contralto is reserved for female singers; the equivalent male form is counter-tenor. Originally the contratenor altus was a high countermelody sung against the tenor or main melody.

Examples :

"The choir director needed more contraltos to balance the soprano section. "
music sound entertainment person

Related Words

Illustration reserved

reserved verb

/ɹɪˈzɜːvd/ /ɹɪˈzɝvd/

To keep back; to retain.

"We reserve the right to make modifications."

Illustration soprano

soprano noun

/səˈpɹænoʊ/

Musical part or section higher in pitch than alto and other sections.

"The soprano sang the high notes beautifully in the school choir. "

Illustration contralto

contralto noun

/kɒnˈtɹæltəʊ/

The lowest female voice or voice part, falling between tenor and mezzo-soprano. The terms contralto and alto refer to a similar musical pitch, but among singers, the term contralto is reserved for female singers; the equivalent male form is counter-tenor. Originally the contratenor altus was a high countermelody sung against the tenor or main melody.

"The choir needed a strong contralto to sing the low harmony part in the song. "

Illustration director

director noun

/daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈɹɛktɚ/

One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).

"The school's drama club director organized the play's rehearsals. "

Illustration originally

originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

As it was in the beginning.

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

Illustration countermelody

countermelody noun

/ˈkaʊntəˌmɛlədi/ /ˈkaʊnərˌmɛlədi/

A secondary or supplemental melody played simultaneously with the primary melody.

"As the pianist played the main melody of the song, the violinist wove a beautiful countermelody around it. "

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between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

Illustration singers

singers noun

/ˈsɪŋəz/ /ˈsɪŋɚz/ /ˈsɪnd͡ʒəz/ /ˈsɪnd͡ʒɚz/

A person who sings, often professionally.

"The school choir is full of talented singers. "

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similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

Illustration falling

falling verb

/ˈfɔːlɪŋ/ /ˈfɔlɪŋ/

(heading) To be moved downwards.

"The apple is falling from the tree. "

Illustration equivalent

equivalent noun

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "

Illustration musical

musical noun

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "