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alto |
the vocal range between tenor and soprano. Alto is the lowest range for the female voice and highest for the male. [2/4 definitions] |
coloratura |
a singer, usu. a high soprano, who specializes in coloratura. [1/4 definitions] |
mezzo |
a mezzo-soprano. [1/3 definitions] |
mezzo-soprano |
a voice range higher than contralto and lower than soprano. [1/2 definitions] |
saxhorn |
any of a group of valved brass wind instruments, varying in range from soprano to bass, that are played esp. in bands. |
saxophone |
any of several wind instruments that have a conical metal body, finger keys, and a mouthpiece with a single reed; alto, tenor, baritone, soprano, or bass saxophone. |
sopranino |
of or denoting a musical instrument that has a higher pitch than the soprano of its type. [1/2 definitions] |
soprano |
having the range of a soprano. [1/3 definitions] |
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