ALTO - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective

of or being the lowest female voice

Part of speech: Noun

(of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments

Categories: Pitch

Part of speech: Noun

the pitch range of the lowest female voice

Categories: Pitch

Part of speech: Adjective

(of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group

Example: alto clarinet or recorder

The word "alto" was borrowed from Italian alto.

Languages borrow words when cultures meet—through trade, conquest, or collaboration.