altos
A musical part or section higher than tenor and lower than soprano, formerly the part that performed a countermelody …
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Definition of Altos
A musical part or section higher than tenor and lower than soprano, formerly the part that performed a countermelody above the tenor or main melody.
A musical part or section higher than tenor and lower than soprano, formerly the part that performed a countermelody above the tenor or main melody.
How to use Altos
Altos is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include contratenor altus, high countertenor — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.
Synonyms for Altos
Antonyms for Altos
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How many syllables does altos have?
Altos has 2 syllables: alt·os. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.
What part of speech is altos?
Altos is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for altos?
Words with similar meanings to altos include contratenor altus, high countertenor. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use altos in a sentence?
Altos can be used in sentences where a noun describing a musical part or section higher than tenor and lower than soprano, formerly the is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.
What words start with the same letter as altos?
Altos starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does altos have?
Altos has 5 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.