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contralto

/kɒnˈtræltəʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does contralto mean?

noun

A female singing voice below mezzo-soprano and above alto, typically with a rich, warm quality. A singer with a contralto voice.

Example

"The contralto soloist brought the audience to its feet with her powerful performance."

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