Contralto

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑntɹəˈɛɫˈtu/

Contralto (noun)

  1. A female singing voice with a lower range than mezzo-soprano, often used for slower, deeper parts in choirs.
  2. A vocal part written for singers with a low female range, usually between soprano and the lowest voices.

Examples

  • Her contralto voice sounds warm and steady.
  • A contralto often sings lower than most women.