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Alto

Formerly the part sung by the highest male, or counter-tenor, voices; now the part sung by the lowest female, or contralto, voices, between in tenor and soprano. In instrumental music it now signifies the tenor.

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High 84% connected

To hie.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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High 84% connected

To hie.

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Low 84% connected

strong imp. of Laugh.

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Low 84% connected

strong imp. of Laugh.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Countertenor 76% connected

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Pitch 76% connected

A thick, black, lustrous, and sticky substance obtained by boiling down tar. It is used in calking the seams of ships; also in coating rope, canvas,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Singer 76% connected

One who, or that which, singes.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Vocalist 76% connected

A singer, or vocal musician, as opposed to an instrumentalist.

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Contralto 74% connected

The part sung by the highest male or lowest female voices; the alto or counter tenor.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Contralto 74% connected

The part sung by the highest male or lowest female voices; the alto or counter tenor.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Contralto 92% connected

The part sung by the highest male or lowest female voices; the alto or counter tenor.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Countertenor 92% connected

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