contralto
contralto
, in vocal music, the second-highest voice in four-part music, also called
alto
(
q.v.
).
Citation Information
Article Title:
contralto
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
20 July 1998
URL:
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Access Date:
November 21, 2024