a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef

the lowest female singing voice

[ Syn: contralto ]

the highest adult male singing voice

[ Syn: countertenor ]

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

the pitch range of the lowest female voice

of or being the lowest female voice

[ Syn: contralto ]

of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor

[ Syn: countertenor ]

(of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group; alto clarinet or recorder'