Definition of contralto in English:

contralto

nounPlural contraltos kənˈtraltəʊkənˈtræltoʊ

1The lowest female singing voice.
女低音
she sang in a high contralto
她唱较高的女低音。
Example sentencesExamples
- Marietta Simpson's full, rich contralto never degenerates into wobble.
- Her warm contralto conjured memories of adventures long past…
- Julia Fordham sings in a smoky contralto that can also sweep upward to grab those higher tones when needed.
- Brought up within earshot of his aunt, the famed contralto Louise Homer, he wrote naturally for the female voice.
- My voice was of a contralto, albeit noticeably indignant in its own frustration.
- It exists on a continuum with her other work in its carefully constructed ruminations on love bathed in her soaring contralto.
- Handel was resolute in his recasting of an opera to suit the current performers, even moving heroines between sopranos and contraltos depending on the available cast and constantly adding new novelties to please the crowd.
- Her rich contralto, with both range and depth, is unwavering throughout this sometimes rawboned story.
- Veloso was so impressed by her rich, almost operatic contralto that he became her mentor and musical director, initiating the recording of her first album and its follow-up in 2000.
- His writing for contralto or mezzo-soprano, to a text by Theocritus, is surely a masterpiece.
1. 1.1 A singer with a contralto voice.
  女低音歌手
  Example sentencesExamples
  This was also the last time I sang soprano, because I was becoming a contralto.
  ‘All right, contraltos,’ the director encouraged, ‘sing strong, okay?’
  She stood with four other sopranos, six contraltos, six tenors, and five basses.
  The results was that he was unable to see anything on the platform, except just nine sopranos and nine contraltos at each corner.
  Funny that, because I don't think any of my favourite female singers are contraltos, and I think counter-tenor is my least favourite.
  Daniels is a phenomenon: he's a man who sounds like a female contralto - a very strong female contralto!
  One of Britain's best-loved singers, the contralto Kathleen Ferrier, died of cancer at 41.
  I was about to play by myself, knowing that I alone could hear the contralto's aria and the accompaniment in my head.
  She enjoyed singing lessons, sang as a contralto in St Mary's Anglican Church choir and took part in many local concerts.
  His aunt and uncle, the contralto Louise Homer and the composer Sidney Homer, who was Barber's mentor for more than 25 years, encouraged his studies.
  The poignant sound of the contralto's voice pulled at the heart strings of her listeners as she held them under her spell.
  By adding the Magdalen as a contralto, Elgar acquired an important additional female role.
  At that time, she refused the role because it was written for a soprano and she was a contralto.
  The choir and orchestra will be joined by four young soloists - soprano Rebecca Outram, contralto Alexandra Gibson, tenor David Brown and bass James Gower.
  In the latter song, it is amazing what the contralto does with just five notes, and how moving those five notes can be!
  The famous contralto was a pioneering African-American interpreter of opera and concert singing, and fought discrimination that sometimes barred her from performing.
  Anna, the contralto's step-daughter, was an impressive accompanist who played fluently with great stylistic command.
  Her father was a prominent surgeon, her stepmother, Paula Lindberg, a famous contralto.
  Brahms wrote three piano rhapsodies as well as the Alto Rhapsody for contralto, male chorus, and orchestra.
  And that doesn't mean that anything other than time and perseverance will turn your top lyric soprano into a belting contralto, but it is possible.
2. 1.2 A part written for a contralto voice.
  乐曲中的女低音部分，歌剧中的女低音角色

Origin

Mid 18th century: Italian, from contra- (in the sense 'counter to') + alto. Compare with countertenor.

Definition of contralto in US English:

contralto

nounkənˈtræltoʊkənˈtraltō

1The lowest female singing voice.
女低音
she sang in a high contralto
她唱较高的女低音。
Example sentencesExamples
- My voice was of a contralto, albeit noticeably indignant in its own frustration.
- Marietta Simpson's full, rich contralto never degenerates into wobble.
- Her warm contralto conjured memories of adventures long past…
- Veloso was so impressed by her rich, almost operatic contralto that he became her mentor and musical director, initiating the recording of her first album and its follow-up in 2000.
- Her rich contralto, with both range and depth, is unwavering throughout this sometimes rawboned story.
- Brought up within earshot of his aunt, the famed contralto Louise Homer, he wrote naturally for the female voice.
- His writing for contralto or mezzo-soprano, to a text by Theocritus, is surely a masterpiece.
- Handel was resolute in his recasting of an opera to suit the current performers, even moving heroines between sopranos and contraltos depending on the available cast and constantly adding new novelties to please the crowd.
- It exists on a continuum with her other work in its carefully constructed ruminations on love bathed in her soaring contralto.
- Julia Fordham sings in a smoky contralto that can also sweep upward to grab those higher tones when needed.
1. 1.1 A singer with a contralto voice.
  女低音歌手
  Example sentencesExamples
  And that doesn't mean that anything other than time and perseverance will turn your top lyric soprano into a belting contralto, but it is possible.
  The famous contralto was a pioneering African-American interpreter of opera and concert singing, and fought discrimination that sometimes barred her from performing.
  Funny that, because I don't think any of my favourite female singers are contraltos, and I think counter-tenor is my least favourite.
  I was about to play by myself, knowing that I alone could hear the contralto's aria and the accompaniment in my head.
  His aunt and uncle, the contralto Louise Homer and the composer Sidney Homer, who was Barber's mentor for more than 25 years, encouraged his studies.
  Anna, the contralto's step-daughter, was an impressive accompanist who played fluently with great stylistic command.
  By adding the Magdalen as a contralto, Elgar acquired an important additional female role.
  In the latter song, it is amazing what the contralto does with just five notes, and how moving those five notes can be!
  Brahms wrote three piano rhapsodies as well as the Alto Rhapsody for contralto, male chorus, and orchestra.
  This was also the last time I sang soprano, because I was becoming a contralto.
  The choir and orchestra will be joined by four young soloists - soprano Rebecca Outram, contralto Alexandra Gibson, tenor David Brown and bass James Gower.
  The results was that he was unable to see anything on the platform, except just nine sopranos and nine contraltos at each corner.
  ‘All right, contraltos,’ the director encouraged, ‘sing strong, okay?’
  She stood with four other sopranos, six contraltos, six tenors, and five basses.
  One of Britain's best-loved singers, the contralto Kathleen Ferrier, died of cancer at 41.
  Her father was a prominent surgeon, her stepmother, Paula Lindberg, a famous contralto.
  The poignant sound of the contralto's voice pulled at the heart strings of her listeners as she held them under her spell.
  At that time, she refused the role because it was written for a soprano and she was a contralto.
  She enjoyed singing lessons, sang as a contralto in St Mary's Anglican Church choir and took part in many local concerts.
  Daniels is a phenomenon: he's a man who sounds like a female contralto - a very strong female contralto!
2. 1.2 A part written for a contralto.
  乐曲中的女低音部分，歌剧中的女低音角色

Origin

Mid 18th century: Italian, from contra- (in the sense ‘counter to’) + alto. Compare with countertenor.

词汇	contralto
释义	Definition of contralto in English: contralto nounPlural contraltos kənˈtraltəʊkənˈtræltoʊ 1The lowest female singing voice. 女低音 she sang in a high contralto 她唱较高的女低音。 Example sentencesExamples Marietta Simpson's full, rich contralto never degenerates into wobble. Her warm contralto conjured memories of adventures long past… Julia Fordham sings in a smoky contralto that can also sweep upward to grab those higher tones when needed. Brought up within earshot of his aunt, the famed contralto Louise Homer, he wrote naturally for the female voice. My voice was of a contralto, albeit noticeably indignant in its own frustration. It exists on a continuum with her other work in its carefully constructed ruminations on love bathed in her soaring contralto. Handel was resolute in his recasting of an opera to suit the current performers, even moving heroines between sopranos and contraltos depending on the available cast and constantly adding new novelties to please the crowd. Her rich contralto, with both range and depth, is unwavering throughout this sometimes rawboned story. Veloso was so impressed by her rich, almost operatic contralto that he became her mentor and musical director, initiating the recording of her first album and its follow-up in 2000. His writing for contralto or mezzo-soprano, to a text by Theocritus, is surely a masterpiece. 1.1 A singer with a contralto voice. 女低音歌手 Example sentencesExamples This was also the last time I sang soprano, because I was becoming a contralto. ‘All right, contraltos,’ the director encouraged, ‘sing strong, okay?’ She stood with four other sopranos, six contraltos, six tenors, and five basses. The results was that he was unable to see anything on the platform, except just nine sopranos and nine contraltos at each corner. Funny that, because I don't think any of my favourite female singers are contraltos, and I think counter-tenor is my least favourite. Daniels is a phenomenon: he's a man who sounds like a female contralto - a very strong female contralto! One of Britain's best-loved singers, the contralto Kathleen Ferrier, died of cancer at 41. I was about to play by myself, knowing that I alone could hear the contralto's aria and the accompaniment in my head. She enjoyed singing lessons, sang as a contralto in St Mary's Anglican Church choir and took part in many local concerts. His aunt and uncle, the contralto Louise Homer and the composer Sidney Homer, who was Barber's mentor for more than 25 years, encouraged his studies. The poignant sound of the contralto's voice pulled at the heart strings of her listeners as she held them under her spell. By adding the Magdalen as a contralto, Elgar acquired an important additional female role. At that time, she refused the role because it was written for a soprano and she was a contralto. The choir and orchestra will be joined by four young soloists - soprano Rebecca Outram, contralto Alexandra Gibson, tenor David Brown and bass James Gower. In the latter song, it is amazing what the contralto does with just five notes, and how moving those five notes can be! The famous contralto was a pioneering African-American interpreter of opera and concert singing, and fought discrimination that sometimes barred her from performing. Anna, the contralto's step-daughter, was an impressive accompanist who played fluently with great stylistic command. Her father was a prominent surgeon, her stepmother, Paula Lindberg, a famous contralto. Brahms wrote three piano rhapsodies as well as the Alto Rhapsody for contralto, male chorus, and orchestra. And that doesn't mean that anything other than time and perseverance will turn your top lyric soprano into a belting contralto, but it is possible. 1.2 A part written for a contralto voice. 乐曲中的女低音部分，歌剧中的女低音角色 Origin Mid 18th century: Italian, from contra- (in the sense 'counter to') + alto. Compare with countertenor. Definition of contralto in US English: contralto nounkənˈtræltoʊkənˈtraltō 1The lowest female singing voice. 女低音 she sang in a high contralto 她唱较高的女低音。 Example sentencesExamples My voice was of a contralto, albeit noticeably indignant in its own frustration. Marietta Simpson's full, rich contralto never degenerates into wobble. Her warm contralto conjured memories of adventures long past… Veloso was so impressed by her rich, almost operatic contralto that he became her mentor and musical director, initiating the recording of her first album and its follow-up in 2000. Her rich contralto, with both range and depth, is unwavering throughout this sometimes rawboned story. Brought up within earshot of his aunt, the famed contralto Louise Homer, he wrote naturally for the female voice. His writing for contralto or mezzo-soprano, to a text by Theocritus, is surely a masterpiece. Handel was resolute in his recasting of an opera to suit the current performers, even moving heroines between sopranos and contraltos depending on the available cast and constantly adding new novelties to please the crowd. It exists on a continuum with her other work in its carefully constructed ruminations on love bathed in her soaring contralto. Julia Fordham sings in a smoky contralto that can also sweep upward to grab those higher tones when needed. 1.1 A singer with a contralto voice. 女低音歌手 Example sentencesExamples And that doesn't mean that anything other than time and perseverance will turn your top lyric soprano into a belting contralto, but it is possible. The famous contralto was a pioneering African-American interpreter of opera and concert singing, and fought discrimination that sometimes barred her from performing. Funny that, because I don't think any of my favourite female singers are contraltos, and I think counter-tenor is my least favourite. I was about to play by myself, knowing that I alone could hear the contralto's aria and the accompaniment in my head. His aunt and uncle, the contralto Louise Homer and the composer Sidney Homer, who was Barber's mentor for more than 25 years, encouraged his studies. Anna, the contralto's step-daughter, was an impressive accompanist who played fluently with great stylistic command. By adding the Magdalen as a contralto, Elgar acquired an important additional female role. In the latter song, it is amazing what the contralto does with just five notes, and how moving those five notes can be! Brahms wrote three piano rhapsodies as well as the Alto Rhapsody for contralto, male chorus, and orchestra. This was also the last time I sang soprano, because I was becoming a contralto. The choir and orchestra will be joined by four young soloists - soprano Rebecca Outram, contralto Alexandra Gibson, tenor David Brown and bass James Gower. The results was that he was unable to see anything on the platform, except just nine sopranos and nine contraltos at each corner. ‘All right, contraltos,’ the director encouraged, ‘sing strong, okay?’ She stood with four other sopranos, six contraltos, six tenors, and five basses. One of Britain's best-loved singers, the contralto Kathleen Ferrier, died of cancer at 41. Her father was a prominent surgeon, her stepmother, Paula Lindberg, a famous contralto. The poignant sound of the contralto's voice pulled at the heart strings of her listeners as she held them under her spell. At that time, she refused the role because it was written for a soprano and she was a contralto. She enjoyed singing lessons, sang as a contralto in St Mary's Anglican Church choir and took part in many local concerts. Daniels is a phenomenon: he's a man who sounds like a female contralto - a very strong female contralto! 1.2 A part written for a contralto. 乐曲中的女低音部分，歌剧中的女低音角色 Origin Mid 18th century: Italian, from contra- (in the sense ‘counter to’) + alto. Compare with countertenor.
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