Al'to, n.
n. [See ALT.] (Vocal Mus.) Formerly the highest part sung by male voices; now the part sung by the lowest female voices, between the tenor and soprano. ☞ In instrumental music it now signifies the tenor.
n. [See ALT.] (Vocal Mus.) Formerly the highest part sung by male voices; now the part sung by the lowest female voices, between the tenor and soprano. ☞ In instrumental music it now signifies the tenor.