[ˈaltəʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the lowest female singing voice; contralto
(e.g: her alto in the high register has a certain tone)

- the member of a family of instruments pitched second or third highest


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: from Italian alto (canto) ‘high (song)’

[ˈaltəʊ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- having or denoting the lowest female singing voice; contralto
(e.g: she could sing the alto part)

- denoting the member of a family of instruments pitched second or third highest
(e.g: alto saxophone)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: from Italian alto (canto) ‘high (song)’