contralto solo

Definition of the French term contralto solo in music:

  1. contralto (female voice type with an approximate range of F3 to D5) solo
  2. (obsolete meaning) alto (the second-highest voice type of the four parts in standard vocal harmony with the approximate vocal range F3-D5) solo
  3. one contralto (as opposed to a choir of contraltos)
  4. one alto (as opposed to a choir of altos)
Language
French
Singular
contralto solo
Plural
contraltos solos

Musical examples

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Related terms

French musical terms related to contralto solo:

  • contralto – contralto (the lowest female voice type with an ap...
  • solo – solo (passage where one voice or instrument takes ...